1.33% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Duke University School of Medicine is 1.33% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 9,234 students applied and 123 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Duke School of Medicine is 6.74%. 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, Duke School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in North Carolina, Duke School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.63%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Medicine | 1.33% | 6.74% | 9,234 | 123 |
| 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 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 2.63% | 14.07% | 30,565 | 637 |
| Public | 3.84% | 22.70% | 8,531 | 320 |
| Private | 1.43% | 5.44% | 22,034 | 317 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Duke School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 31 to 68 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 15 to 85 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 9,234 | 4,174 | 4,996 | 711 (7.7%) | 8,523 (92.3%) |
| Matriculants | 123 | 38 | 84 | 19 (15.4%) | 104 (84.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.33% | 0.91% | 1.68% | 2.66% | 1.22% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Duke University School of Medicine is 520 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 123 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Duke 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 516-521 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Medicine | 520 | 3.92 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 514 | 3.83 |
| Public | 512 | 3.77 |
| Private | 516 | 3.88 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2026. To apply to Duke 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 Duke School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Duke School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Duke University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-10-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 516-521 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | |
| Cellular Biology |
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| Statistics / Biostatistics | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| Expository Writing |
Data Source: https://medschool.duke.edu/education/health-professions-education-programs/doctor-medicine-md-program/admissions/admissions-1