1.50% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Howard University College of Medicine is 1.50% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,465 people applied and 127 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Howard College of Medicine is 4.40%. 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, Howard College of Medicine'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 District of Columbia, Howard College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.29%.
Howard University College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Howard University College of Medicine1.50%4.40%8,465127
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
District of Columbia Medical Schools1.29%5.78%40,545507
Public----
Private1.29%5.78%40,545507

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Howard College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 38 to 62 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 1 to 100.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 47 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 2 to 98 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenDistrict of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants8,4653,1745,2651100
Matriculants1275968298
Acceptance Rate1.50%1.86%1.29%480.00%98.09%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Howard University College of Medicine is 503 and the average GPA is 3.61 over 127 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Howard College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Howard College of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 494.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Howard University College of Medicine5033.61
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
District of Columbia Medical Schools5093.70
Public--
Private5093.70

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Howard College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
202200.00-
20235073.61-
20245033.61-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 15, 2024. To apply to Howard University College 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 Howard College of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at Howard College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Howard University College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Howard College of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-12-15
Regular Secondary2025-01-15
Secondary Application Fee$75
Minimum MCAT score of 494 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Howard College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Inorganic Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Math / Statistics
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biochemistry
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Humanities Courses
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Data Source: https://medicine.howard.edu/admissions/admission-requirements-and-procedures