Analyzing trends in MCAT scores and GPA requirements across institutions, by school type and enrollment status
Over the past 5 years, medical schools have experienced notable changes in admission standards. MCAT scores have increased by 0.86 points, while GPAs have risen by 0.071 points, reflecting increased applicant competitiveness.
MCAT score requirements have evolved significantly over the past decade, reflecting changes in medical school selectivity and applicant competitiveness. This section tracks MCAT scores across public and private institutions.
In 2022, the median MCAT score was approximately 511.7, with public institutions averaging 510.6 and private institutions at 513.5. By 2026, the median MCAT score had increased to 512.6, reflecting increased academic competition.
| Year | All Schools | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 511.7 | 510.6 | 513.5 |
| 2023 | 512.5+0.72 | 511+0.4 | 514.6+1.01 |
| 2024 | 512.2-0.3 | 511.1+0.05 | 513.9-0.68 |
| 2025 | 512.6+0.42 | 511.5+0.44 | 514.2+0.35 |
| 2026 | 512.6+0.02 | 511.2-0.29 | 514.5+0.27 |
GPA requirements have shifted significantly over the past decade, reflecting evolving standards in medical school admissions. This section tracks GPA across public and private institutions.
In 2022, the median GPA was approximately 3.73, with public institutions averaging 3.73 and private institutions at 3.74. By 2026, the median GPA had increased to 3.8, reflecting higher academic standards.
| Year | All Schools | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.74 |
| 2023 | 3.75+0.022 | 3.75+0.026 | 3.76+0.016 |
| 2024 | 3.77+0.017 | 3.77+0.015 | 3.78+0.019 |
| 2025 | 3.84+0.069 | 3.84+0.071 | 3.84+0.065 |
| 2026 | 3.8-0.036 | 3.79-0.049 | 3.82-0.02 |
