Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.16% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 2.16% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,097 students applied and 153 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UPenn is 12.45%. 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, UPenn's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, UPenn's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.84%.
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
2.16%
12.45%
7,097
153
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
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
1.84%
9.21%
68,806
1,246
Public
1.43%
7.42%
26,165
378
Private
2.04%
10.55%
42,641
868
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UPenn, 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 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 12 to 88 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Pennsylvania Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
7,097
3,187
3,825
596 (8.4%)
6,501 (91.6%)
Matriculants
153
78
75
18 (11.8%)
135 (88.2%)
Acceptance Rate
2.16%
2.45%
1.96%
3.03%
2.08%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 521 and the average GPA is 3.97 over 153 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UPenn' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 511-527 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
521
3.97
All Medical Schools
512
3.80
Public
511
3.79
Private
514
3.81
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
514
3.83
Public
513
3.81
Private
515
3.85
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UPenn.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
521
3.89
-
2023
522
3.92
-
2024
521
3.92
-
2025
522
3.97
3.96
2026
521
3.97
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is October 15, 2026. To apply to Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 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 UPenn's application system by November 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UPenn.
The items in following table are the required items to Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
