Howard University College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.50% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Howard University College of Medicine is 1.50% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,465 people applied and 127 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Howard College of Medicine is 4.40%. 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, Howard College 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 District of Columbia, Howard College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.29%.
Howard University College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Howard University College of Medicine
1.50%
4.40%
8,465
127
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
District of Columbia Medical Schools
1.29%
5.78%
40,545
507
Public
-
-
0
0
Private
1.29%
5.78%
40,545
507
Howard University College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Howard College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 38 to 62 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 1 to 100.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 47 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 2 to 98 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
District of Columbia Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
8,465
3,174
5,265
1
100
Matriculants
127
59
68
2
98
Acceptance Rate
1.50%
1.86%
1.29%
480.00%
98.09%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Howard University College of Medicine is 503 and the average GPA is 3.61 over 127 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Howard College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Howard College of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 494.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Howard University College of Medicine
503
3.61
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
District of Columbia Medical Schools
509
3.70
Public
0
0.00
Private
509
3.70
Howard University College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Howard College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
0
0.00
-
2023
507
3.61
-
2024
503
3.61
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 15, 2024. To apply to Howard University College 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 Howard College of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at Howard College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Howard University College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
