Boston University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.38% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Boston University School of Medicine is 1.38% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 10,573 people applied and 146 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of BU School of Medicine is 9.23%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.18%.
Boston University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Boston University School of Medicine
1.38%
9.23%
10,573
146
All Medical Schools
3.35%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
3.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
Massachusetts Medical Schools
2.18%
11.21%
37,639
711
Public
3.80%
19.92%
5,264
200
Private
1.63%
8.30%
32,375
511
Boston University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At BU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 27 to 73 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Massachusetts Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
10,573
4,388
6,122
9
91
Matriculants
146
64
82
27
73
Acceptance Rate
1.38%
1.46%
1.34%
318.60%
79.43%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Boston University School of Medicine is 517 and the average GPA is 3.74 over 146 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., BU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 512-524 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Boston University School of Medicine
517
3.74
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Massachusetts Medical Schools
517
3.80
Public
514
3.81
Private
517
3.80
Boston University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at BU School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
517
3.69
-
2023
517
3.72
-
2024
517
3.74
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Boston University School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to BU School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at BU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Boston University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
