Loma Linda University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.12% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 3.12% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,642 students applied and 176 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of LLU School of Medicine is 7.38%. 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, LLU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in California, LLU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 1.71%.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
3.12%
7.38%
5,642
176
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.44%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
15.69%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
10.00%
515,618
8,786
California Medical Schools
1.71%
7.80%
101,812
1,578
Public
1.51%
6.55%
55,488
835
Private
1.89%
8.88%
46,324
743
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At LLU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 48 to 52.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 44 to 56 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
California Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,642
2,561
3,058
2,703 (47.9%)
2,939 (52.1%)
Matriculants
176
85
90
78 (44.3%)
98 (55.7%)
Acceptance Rate
3.12%
3.32%
2.94%
2.89%
3.34%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 176 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., LLU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
511
3.92
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
California Medical Schools
514
3.80
Public
515
3.79
Private
514
3.81
Loma Linda 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 LLU School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
510
3.82
-
2023
509
3.83
3.79
2024
510
3.86
3.80
2025
511
3.92
3.89
2026
511
3.92
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Loma Linda 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 LLU School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $85 at LLU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Loma Linda University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
