Saint Louis University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

2.61% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 2.61% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,672 students applied and 174 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Saint Louis medicine is 11.72%. 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, Saint Louis medicine'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 Missouri, Saint Louis medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.19%.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Saint Louis University School of Medicine2.61%11.72%6,672174
All Medical Schools3.81%13.44%1,040,84823,062
Public4.81%15.69%525,23014,276
Private2.32%10.00%515,6188,786
Missouri Medical Schools4.19%11.02%18,076567
Public6.07%8.75%5,266270
Private2.31%13.30%12,810297
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Saint Louis medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 52 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 6 to 94.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 29 to 71 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMissouri ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,6723,1563,483400 (6.0%)6,272 (94.0%)
Matriculants174769851 (29.3%)123 (70.7%)
Acceptance Rate2.61%2.41%2.81%12.74%1.96%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The average MCAT Score at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.89 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Saint Louis medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Saint Louis University School of Medicine5133.89
All Medical Schools5133.82
Public5123.82
Private5143.83
Missouri Medical Schools5133.82
Public5083.73
Private5173.92
Saint Louis University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2026. To apply to Saint Louis University 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Saint Louis medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Saint Louis University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Saint Louis medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2026-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2026-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Saint Louis medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
General Biology Or Zoology
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Other Humanities And Behavioral Sciences
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.