Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

1.42% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 1.42% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 12,002 people applied and 170 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 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Illinois, Loyola Chicago School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.55%.
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine1.42%3.98%12,002170
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Illinois Medical Schools2.55%8.14%61,4071,180
Public4.18%11.62%13,104435
Private1.56%6.75%48,303745
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 42 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 12 to 88.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 33 to 67 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 31 to 69 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenIllinois ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants12,0025,0896,8651288
Matriculants170561133169
Acceptance Rate1.42%1.10%1.65%263.79%78.51%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.6 over 170 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Loyola Chicago School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine5113.6
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Illinois Medical Schools5133.76
Public5113.78
Private5153.74
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 ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225083.50-
20235113.703.60
20245113.60-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
Loyola Chicago School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-12-08
Secondary Application Fee$115
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Loyola Chicago School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology-based Discipline
  • 5 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry-based Discipline
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Combination Of Courses In Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Or Math
  • 5 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.