Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.15% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California is 2.15% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,664 people applied and 186 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of USC School of Medicine is 7.44%. 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, USC 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 California, USC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 2%.
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
2.15%
7.44%
8,664
186
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
California Medical Schools
2.23%
7.41%
91,830
1,636
Public
1.60%
6.60%
51,990
826
Private
2.77%
8.21%
39,840
810
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At USC School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 50 to 50.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 80 to 20 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
California Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
8,664
3,907
4,696
50
50
Matriculants
186
81
104
80
20
Acceptance Rate
2.15%
2.07%
2.21%
158.25%
41.05%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California is 517 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 186 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., USC School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
517
3.8
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
California Medical Schools
514
3.77
Public
513
3.78
Private
514
3.75
Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern CaliforniaMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at USC School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
517
3.70
-
2023
517
3.80
-
2024
517
3.80
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to USC School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 79.6% of last year's enrolled students were California residents. State-funded medical schools, like USC School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to California state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, 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 USC School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at USC School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
