University of Kentucky College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.85% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 4.85% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,146 people applied and 201 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Kentucky College of Medicine is 13.51%. 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, Kentucky College of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
4.85%
13.51%
4,146
201
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 Kentucky College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Kentucky College 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 46 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 78 to 22 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Kentucky Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
4,146
2,069
2,073
14
86
Matriculants
201
93
108
78
22
Acceptance Rate
4.85%
4.50%
5.21%
562.32%
25.99%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 506 and the average GPA is 3.82 over 201 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Kentucky College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
506
3.82
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
University of Kentucky College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Kentucky College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
507
3.84
-
2023
506
3.78
3.71
2024
506
3.82
3.75
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Kentucky College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 77.6% of last year's enrolled students were Kentucky residents. State-funded medical schools, like Kentucky College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Kentucky 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 November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky College of Medicine's application system by November 30, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at Kentucky College of Medicine.
Kentucky College of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
