Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

7.91% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine is 7.91% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,238 students applied and 177 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of USU SOM is 22.76%. 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, USU SOM's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.80%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Maryland, USU SOM's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.92%.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine7.91%22.76%2,238177
All Medical Schools3.80%13.44%1,040,84823,062
Public4.81%15.69%525,23014,276
Private2.33%10.00%515,6188,786
Maryland Medical Schools3.92%13.87%17,481466
Public2.38%8.92%7,186171
Private4.69%16.34%10,295295
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At USU SOM, the men to women applicants ratio is 54 to 45 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 57 to 43 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 11 to 89 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMaryland ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,2381,2171,014190 (8.5%)2,048 (91.5%)
Matriculants1771007619 (10.7%)158 (89.3%)
Acceptance Rate7.91%8.21%7.49%9.96%7.72%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The average MCAT Score at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine is 510 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 177 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., USU SOM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
USU SOM requires a minimum MCAT score of 496.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine5103.7
All Medical Schools5123.80
Public5113.79
Private5143.81
Maryland Medical Schools5143.82
Public5123.84
Private5163.81
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at USU SOM.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225083.64-
20235113.70-
20245113.70-
20255123.843.81
20265103.700.00

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert 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 - at USU SOM.
The items in following table are the required items to Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
USU SOM 2027 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2026-11-01
Secondary Application Fee-
Minimum MCAT score of 496 required
Prerequisites for USU SOM Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Inorganic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Calculus Or Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English, Foreign Language, Writing Intensive Humanities, Social Science, Or Psychology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses