5.74% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Indiana University School of Medicine is 5.74% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,356 people applied and 365 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of IU School of Medicine is 15.80%. 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, IU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Indiana University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Indiana University School of Medicine5.74%15.80%6,356365
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At IU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 49 to 50 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 90.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 56 to 44 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 84 to 16 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenIndiana ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,3563,1343,191642 (10.1%)5,714 (89.9%)
Matriculants365203161307 (84.1%)58 (15.9%)
Acceptance Rate5.74%6.48%5.04%47.82%1.02%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Indiana University School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.9 over 365 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., IU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Indiana University School of Medicine5123.9
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at IU School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225103.75-
20235123.82-
20245123.83-
20255123.903.87

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to IU School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 84.1% of last year's enrolled students were Indiana residents. State-funded medical schools, like IU School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Indiana state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2025. To apply to Indiana 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $70 at IU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Indiana University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
IU School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$70
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for IU School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Behavioral / Social Sciences
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.