1.31% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Boston University School of Medicine is 1.31% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 10,680 people applied and 140 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 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.40%.
Boston University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Boston University School of Medicine1.31%9.23%10,680140
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Massachusetts Medical Schools2.40%11.21%37,721742
Public4.79%19.92%4,903235
Private1.61%8.30%32,818507

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At BU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 59 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 21 to 79 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMassachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants10,6804,3156,258897 (8.4%)9,783 (91.6%)
Matriculants140548329 (20.7%)111 (79.3%)
Acceptance Rate1.31%1.25%1.33%3.23%1.13%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Boston University School of Medicine is 518 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 140 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., BU 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 512-524 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Boston University School of Medicine5183.88
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Massachusetts Medical Schools5163.88
Public5123.87
Private5183.88

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at BU School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225173.69-
20235173.72-
20245173.74-
20255183.883.85

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. 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, 2025. 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.
BU School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$110
Minimum MCAT score of 512-524 recommended
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for BU School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English Composition Or Literature
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Humanities
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biological Sciences
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.