5.96% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Indiana University School of Medicine is 5.96% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,108 people applied and 364 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 much higher than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Indiana University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Indiana University School of Medicine5.96%15.80%6,108364
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At IU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 50 to 49 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 12 to 88.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 49 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 78 to 22 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenIndiana ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,1083,0783,0111288
Matriculants3641781867822
Acceptance Rate5.96%5.78%6.18%644.63%25.03%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Indiana University School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 364 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., IU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Indiana University School of Medicine5123.83
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77

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-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to IU School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 78.0% 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 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. 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 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-15
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.