1.42% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 1.42% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 12,002 people applied and 170 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Loyola Chicago School of Medicine is 3.98%. 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, Loyola Chicago School 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 Illinois, Loyola Chicago School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.55%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | 1.42% | 3.98% | 12,002 | 170 |
| 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 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.55% | 8.14% | 61,407 | 1,180 |
| Public | 4.18% | 11.62% | 13,104 | 435 |
| Private | 1.56% | 6.75% | 48,303 | 745 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Loyola Chicago School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 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 33 to 67 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 31 to 69 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 12,002 | 5,089 | 6,865 | 12 | 88 |
| Matriculants | 170 | 56 | 113 | 31 | 69 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.42% | 1.10% | 1.65% | 263.79% | 78.51% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.6 over 170 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Loyola Chicago School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | 511 | 3.6 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 | 3.76 |
| Public | 511 | 3.78 |
| Private | 515 | 3.74 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Loyola Chicago School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 508 | 3.50 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.70 | 3.60 |
| 2024 | 511 | 3.60 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Loyola University Chicago Stritch 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 Loyola Chicago School of Medicine's application system by December 8, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $115 at Loyola Chicago School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-08 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $115 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology-based Discipline |
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| Chemistry-based Discipline |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Combination Of Courses In Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Or Math |
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Data Source: https://ssom.luc.edu/admissions/currentapplicants/applyingtostritch/basicrequirements/