Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.31% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is 1.31% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 11,073 people applied and 145 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Penn State College of Medicine is 6.74%. 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, Penn State 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 Pennsylvania, Penn State College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 1.98%.
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
1.31%
6.74%
11,073
145
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
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
1.98%
9.91%
71,266
1,363
Public
1.55%
8.86%
33,227
515
Private
2.30%
10.96%
38,039
848
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Penn State College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 35 to 65 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 31 to 69 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Pennsylvania Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
11,073
4,861
6,168
10
91
Matriculants
145
50
94
31
69
Acceptance Rate
1.31%
1.03%
1.52%
326.32%
76.24%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 145 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Penn State College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
511
3.75
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
513
3.78
Public
512
3.76
Private
514
3.79
Pennsylvania State 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 Penn State College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
511
3.77
-
2023
511
3.75
-
2024
511
3.75
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to Pennsylvania State 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 Penn State College of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $90 at Penn State College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
