University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

1.68% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 1.68% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,199 people applied and 104 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 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Rochester School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 1.93%.
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry1.68%11.75%6,199104
All Medical Schools3.35%11.08%965,47722,980
Public3.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
New York Medical Schools1.93%11.15%103,3442,014
Public2.90%13.53%24,215777
Private1.55%10.43%79,1291,237
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 52 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 22 to 78.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 50 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 26 to 74 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNew York ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,1992,9383,2172278
Matriculants10452522674
Acceptance Rate1.68%1.77%1.62%119.82%94.51%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 516 and the average GPA is 3.82 over 104 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rochester School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry5163.82
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
New York Medical Schools5163.79
Public5133.75
Private5173.81
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 ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.70-
20235163.82-
20245163.82-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
Rochester School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-15
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Rochester School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.