Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.62% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is 2.62% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,176 people applied and 162 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of HMSOM is 7.54%. 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, HMSOM's acceptance rate is 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 New Jersey, HMSOM's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3%.
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
2.62%
7.54%
6,176
162
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
New Jersey Medical Schools
2.76%
8.42%
22,452
622
Public
2.80%
8.86%
16,276
460
Private
2.62%
7.54%
6,176
162
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At HMSOM, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 52 to 48 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New Jersey Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
6,176
2,829
3,323
20
80
Matriculants
162
83
79
52
48
Acceptance Rate
2.62%
2.93%
2.38%
259.50%
60.13%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.71 over 162 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., HMSOM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
513
3.71
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
New Jersey Medical Schools
511
3.70
Public
510
3.69
Private
513
3.71
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine MCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 1, 2024. To apply to Hackensack Meridian 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 HMSOM's application system by December 8, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at HMSOM.
