University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.02% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is 3.02% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,382 students applied and 72 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UL-Reno School of Medicine is 21.64%. 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, UL-Reno School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Nevada, UL-Reno School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.63%.
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
3.02%
21.64%
2,382
72
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
Nevada Medical Schools
4.63%
17.14%
5,549
202
Public
2.90%
17.14%
4,757
138
Private
8.08%
-
792
64
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UL-Reno School of Medicine, 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 11 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 65 to 35 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Nevada Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,382
1,093
1,279
255 (10.7%)
2,127 (89.3%)
Matriculants
72
32
40
47 (65.3%)
25 (34.7%)
Acceptance Rate
3.02%
2.92%
3.13%
18.45%
1.17%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.76 over 72 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UL-Reno School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
UL-Reno School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 497. 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 Nevada resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
509
3.76
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
Nevada Medical Schools
509
3.77
Public
509
3.77
Private
-
-
University of Nevada, Reno School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 1, 2026. To apply to University of Nevada, Reno 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 UL-Reno School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at UL-Reno School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
