Tufts University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

1.45% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Tufts University School of Medicine is 1.45% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 13,916 people applied and 202 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Tufts School of Medicine is 5.66%. 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, Tufts School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, Tufts School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.18%.
Tufts University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Tufts University School of Medicine1.45%5.66%13,916202
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Massachusetts Medical Schools2.18%11.21%37,639711
Public3.80%19.92%5,264200
Private1.63%8.30%32,375511
Tufts University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Tufts School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 40 to 60 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 26 to 74 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMassachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants13,9165,8038,043892
Matriculants202801212674
Acceptance Rate1.45%1.38%1.50%331.65%80.13%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Tufts University School of Medicine is 514 and the average GPA is 3.76 over 202 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Tufts School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Tufts University School of Medicine5143.76
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Massachusetts Medical Schools5173.80
Public5143.81
Private5173.80
Tufts University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Tufts School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.66-
20235143.743.66
20245143.763.71

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Tufts 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Tufts School of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $130 at Tufts School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Tufts University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Tufts School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-01-15
Secondary Application Fee$130
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Tufts School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.