University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
8.43% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is 8.43% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,589 students applied and 134 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MU School of Medicine - Kansas City is 5.99%. 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, MU School of Medicine - Kansas City's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, MU School of Medicine - Kansas City's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 4.19%.
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
8.43%
5.99%
1,589
134
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.44%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
15.69%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
10.00%
515,618
8,786
Missouri Medical Schools
4.19%
11.02%
18,076
567
Public
6.07%
8.75%
5,266
270
Private
2.31%
13.30%
12,810
297
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At MU School of Medicine - Kansas City, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 42 to 58 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 60 to 40 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Missouri Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
1,589
726
856
315 (19.8%)
1,274 (80.2%)
Matriculants
134
56
78
81 (60.4%)
53 (39.6%)
Acceptance Rate
8.43%
7.71%
9.11%
25.72%
4.16%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is 505 and the average GPA is 3.62 over 134 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MU School of Medicine - Kansas City' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MU School of Medicine - Kansas City requires a minimum MCAT score of 495. 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 Missouri resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
505
3.62
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
Missouri Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
508
3.73
Private
517
3.92
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MU School of Medicine - Kansas City.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
0
0.00
-
2023
0
0.00
-
2024
510
3.85
-
2025
510
3.89
3.87
2026
505
3.62
3.62
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is August 1, 2026. To apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 MU School of Medicine - Kansas City's application system by September 1, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at MU School of Medicine - Kansas City.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
