University of Illinois College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

3.18% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 3.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 9,137 people applied and 291 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UIC College of Medicine is 1.64%. 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, UIC College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly 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 Illinois, UIC College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.55%.
University of Illinois College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Illinois College of Medicine3.18%1.64%9,137291
All Medical Schools3.35%11.08%965,47722,980
Public3.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Illinois Medical Schools2.55%8.14%61,4071,180
Public4.18%11.62%13,104435
Private1.56%6.75%48,303745
University of Illinois College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UIC College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 17 to 83.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 56 to 44 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenIllinois ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants9,1373,8925,1901783
Matriculants2911241605644
Acceptance Rate3.18%3.18%3.08%323.70%53.20%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 291 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UIC College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Illinois College of Medicine5133.8
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Illinois Medical Schools5133.76
Public5113.78
Private5153.74
University of Illinois College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UIC College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225123.60-
20235133.80-
20245133.80-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Illinois College 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 UIC College of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $70 at UIC College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Illinois College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UIC College of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-06-16
Early Decision Secondary2024-07-30
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$70
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UIC College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Advanced-level Biology
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Behavioral / Social Sciences
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.