University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.27% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is 1.27% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 11,887 people applied and 151 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Pitt School of Medicine is 11.61%. 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, Pitt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, Pitt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 1.84%.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
1.27%
11.61%
11,887
151
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.66%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
16.03%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
9.97%
515,618
8,786
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
1.84%
9.83%
68,806
1,246
Public
1.43%
8.86%
26,165
378
Private
2.04%
10.55%
42,641
868
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Pitt School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 47 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 32 to 68 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Pennsylvania Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
11,887
5,492
6,288
1,034 (8.7%)
10,853 (91.3%)
Matriculants
151
71
78
48 (31.8%)
103 (68.2%)
Acceptance Rate
1.27%
1.29%
1.24%
4.64%
0.95%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is 515 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 151 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Pitt School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 494-526 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
515
3.83
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
515
3.84
Public
514
3.81
Private
515
3.86
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is October 15, 2026. To apply to University of Pittsburgh 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 Pitt School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at Pitt School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
