1.38% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Boston University School of Medicine is 1.38% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 10,573 people applied and 146 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of BU School of Medicine is 9.23%. 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, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.18%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Boston University School of Medicine | 1.38% | 9.23% | 10,573 | 146 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 2.18% | 11.21% | 37,639 | 711 |
| Public | 3.80% | 19.92% | 5,264 | 200 |
| Private | 1.63% | 8.30% | 32,375 | 511 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At BU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 27 to 73 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 10,573 | 4,388 | 6,122 | 9 | 91 |
| Matriculants | 146 | 64 | 82 | 27 | 73 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.38% | 1.46% | 1.34% | 318.60% | 79.43% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Boston University School of Medicine is 517 and the average GPA is 3.74 over 146 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., BU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 512-524 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Medicine | 517 | 3.74 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 517 | 3.80 |
| Public | 514 | 3.81 |
| Private | 517 | 3.80 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at BU School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 517 | 3.69 | - |
| 2023 | 517 | 3.72 | - |
| 2024 | 517 | 3.74 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Boston University 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 BU School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at BU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Boston University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $110 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 512-524 recommended | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/admissions/application-process/