University of California, Davis School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.67% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of California, Davis School of Medicine is 1.67% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,215 people applied and 137 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UC Davis School of Medicine is 7.24%. 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, UC Davis School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in California, UC Davis School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 2.23%.
University of California, Davis School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
1.67%
7.24%
8,215
137
All Medical Schools
3.35%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
3.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
California Medical Schools
2.23%
7.41%
91,830
1,636
Public
1.60%
6.60%
51,990
826
Private
2.77%
8.21%
39,840
810
University of California, Davis School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UC Davis 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 61 to 39.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 35 to 64 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 96 to 4 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
California Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
8,215
3,426
4,732
61
39
Matriculants
137
48
88
96
4
Acceptance Rate
1.67%
1.40%
1.86%
155.70%
11.40%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of California, Davis School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.73 over 137 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UC Davis School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
509
3.73
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
California Medical Schools
514
3.77
Public
513
3.78
Private
514
3.75
University of California, Davis School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UC Davis School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
511
3.70
-
2023
509
3.50
3.75
2024
509
3.73
3.50
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UC Davis School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 95.6% of last year's enrolled students were California residents. State-funded medical schools, like UC Davis School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to California state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 1, 2024. To apply to University of California, Davis 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 UC Davis School of Medicine's application system by October 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $120 at UC Davis School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of California, Davis School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
