2.62% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is 2.62% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,176 people applied and 162 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of HMSOM is 7.54%. 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, HMSOM's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in New Jersey, HMSOM's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine | 2.62% | 7.54% | 6,176 | 162 |
| 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 |
| New Jersey Medical Schools | 2.76% | 8.42% | 22,452 | 622 |
| Public | 2.80% | 8.86% | 16,276 | 460 |
| Private | 2.62% | 7.54% | 6,176 | 162 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At HMSOM, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 52 to 48 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,176 | 2,829 | 3,323 | 20 | 80 |
| Matriculants | 162 | 83 | 79 | 52 | 48 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.62% | 2.93% | 2.38% | 259.50% | 60.13% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.71 over 162 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., HMSOM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine | 513 | 3.71 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| New Jersey Medical Schools | 511 | 3.70 |
| Public | 510 | 3.69 |
| Private | 513 | 3.71 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 1, 2024. To apply to Hackensack Meridian 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 HMSOM's application system by December 8, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at HMSOM.
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-08 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $80 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |