University of Kansas School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
6.56% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 6.56% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,215 people applied and 211 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Kansas School of Medicine is 16.42%. 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, Kansas School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Kansas School of Medicine
6.56%
16.42%
3,215
211
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
University of Kansas School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Kansas School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 50 to 50 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 14 to 86.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 53 to 46 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 74 to 26 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Kansas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
3,215
1,598
1,608
14
86
Matriculants
211
112
97
74
26
Acceptance Rate
6.56%
7.01%
6.04%
539.13%
29.70%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 508 and the average GPA is 3.79 over 211 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Kansas School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Kansas School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 500. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Kansas resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Kansas School of Medicine
508
3.79
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
University of Kansas School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Kansas School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 74.4% of last year's enrolled students were Kansas residents. State-funded medical schools, like Kansas School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Kansas 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 15, 2024. To apply to University of Kansas 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 Kansas School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at Kansas School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Kansas School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
