Duke University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

1.40% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Duke University School of Medicine is 1.40% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,431 people applied and 118 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Duke School of Medicine is 6.74%. 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, Duke School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in North Carolina, Duke School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.58%.
Duke University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Duke University School of Medicine1.40%6.74%8,431118
All Medical Schools3.35%11.08%965,47722,980
Public3.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
North Carolina Medical Schools3.58%14.07%27,400557
Public5.87%22.70%6,903294
Private1.30%5.44%20,497263
Duke University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Duke School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 30 to 70 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 14 to 86 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNorth Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants8,4313,9124,485892
Matriculants11835831486
Acceptance Rate1.40%0.90%1.85%174.36%93.71%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Duke University School of Medicine is 519 and the average GPA is 3.89 over 118 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Duke 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 516-521 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Duke University School of Medicine5193.89
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
North Carolina Medical Schools5123.74
Public5093.63
Private5163.85
Duke 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 Duke School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225193.88-
20235193.85-
20245193.89-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. To apply to Duke 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 Duke School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Duke School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Duke University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Duke School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-15
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Minimum MCAT score of 516-521 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Duke School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biochemistry
    Cellular Biology
    • Lab experiences may be required.
    Statistics / Biostatistics
      Sociology
        Psychology
          Expository Writing