University of Minnesota Medical School Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.03% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Medical School is 4.03% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,987 people applied and 241 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UMN Medical School is 21.83%. 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, UMN Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Minnesota Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Minnesota Medical School
4.03%
21.83%
5,987
241
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 Minnesota Medical School Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UMN Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 83 to 17 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Minnesota Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,987
2,808
3,149
15
85
Matriculants
241
104
134
83
17
Acceptance Rate
4.03%
3.71%
4.25%
550.67%
20.47%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Minnesota Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.76 over 241 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UMN Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Minnesota Medical School
512
3.76
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UMN Medical School.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
512
3.70
-
2023
510
3.72
-
2024
512
3.76
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UMN Medical School, but it is important to note that 82.6% of last year's enrolled students were Minnesota residents. State-funded medical schools, like UMN Medical School, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Minnesota 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 Minnesota Medical School, 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 UMN Medical School's application system by October 30, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UMN Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Minnesota Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
