University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.75% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 1.75% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,891 students applied and 103 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rochester School of Medicine is 11.75%. 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, Rochester 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 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Rochester School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.35%.
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
1.75%
11.75%
5,891
103
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
New York Medical Schools
8.35%
37.86%
113,626
1,989
Public
22.20%
92.73%
25,700
765
Private
1.43%
10.43%
87,926
1,224
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rochester School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 22 to 78.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 27 to 73 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New York Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,891
2,751
3,093
1,284 (21.8%)
4,607 (78.2%)
Matriculants
103
45
56
28 (27.2%)
75 (72.8%)
Acceptance Rate
1.75%
1.64%
1.81%
2.18%
1.63%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 516 and the average GPA is 3.6 over 103 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rochester School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
516
3.6
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
New York Medical Schools
516
3.84
Public
513
3.81
Private
517
3.86
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rochester School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
514
3.70
-
2023
516
3.82
-
2024
516
3.82
-
2025
518
3.91
3.91
2026
516
3.60
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2026. To apply to University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 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 Rochester School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rochester School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
