Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.32% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 1.32% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 13,289 students applied and 175 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Loyola Chicago School of Medicine is 3.98%. 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, Loyola Chicago School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much 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 Illinois, Loyola Chicago School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.30%.
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
1.32%
3.98%
13,289
175
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
Illinois Medical Schools
2.30%
7.99%
70,227
1,199
Public
3.82%
11.62%
15,380
446
Private
1.38%
6.53%
54,847
753
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Loyola Chicago School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 58 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 12 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 62 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 39 to 61 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Illinois Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
13,289
5,502
7,708
1,528 (11.5%)
11,761 (88.5%)
Matriculants
175
67
108
69 (39.4%)
106 (60.6%)
Acceptance Rate
1.32%
1.22%
1.40%
4.51%
0.90%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 175 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Loyola Chicago School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
512
3.8
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
Illinois Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
510
3.82
Private
514
3.82
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Loyola Chicago School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
508
3.50
-
2023
511
3.70
3.60
2024
511
3.60
-
2025
512
3.70
3.60
2026
512
3.80
3.70
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Loyola University Chicago Stritch 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 Loyola Chicago School of Medicine's application system by December 8, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $115 at Loyola Chicago School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
