Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.69% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is 2.69% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,479 students applied and 174 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is 8.86%. 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, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's acceptance rate is 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 New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3%.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
2.69%
8.86%
6,479
174
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
New Jersey Medical Schools
2.64%
8.18%
17,577
466
Public
2.64%
8.40%
17,577
466
Private
-
-
-
-
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 59 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 24 to 76.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 42 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 83 to 17 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New Jersey Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
6,479
2,598
3,836
1,568 (24.2%)
4,911 (75.8%)
Matriculants
174
73
99
145 (83.3%)
29 (16.7%)
Acceptance Rate
2.69%
2.81%
2.58%
9.24%
0.59%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is 515 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rutgers New Jersey Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School requires a minimum MCAT score of 498. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a New Jersey resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
515
3.83
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
New Jersey Medical Schools
515
3.86
Public
515
3.85
Private
515
3.88
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is December 1, 2026. To apply to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
