2.49% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is 2.49% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,582 people applied and 189 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MSU School of Medicine is 5.74%. 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, MSU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Michigan, MSU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.17%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | 2.49% | 5.74% | 7,582 | 189 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 2.17% | 10.15% | 44,970 | 997 |
| Public | 2.20% | 8.29% | 40,651 | 911 |
| Private | 1.99% | 19.42% | 4,319 | 86 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At MSU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 62 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 89 to 11 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 7,582 | 3,200 | 4,344 | 1,509 (19.9%) | 6,073 (80.1%) |
| Matriculants | 189 | 71 | 117 | 168 (88.9%) | 21 (11.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.49% | 2.22% | 2.69% | 11.14% | 0.35% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.9 over 189 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MSU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MSU School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 500. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Michigan resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University College of Human Medicine | 509 | 3.9 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 512 | 3.85 |
| Public | 511 | 3.86 |
| Private | 513 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MSU School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 508 | 3.71 | - |
| 2023 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2024 | 510 | 3.77 | - |
| 2025 | 509 | 3.90 | 3.71 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to MSU School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 88.9% of last year's enrolled students were Michigan residents. State-funded medical schools, like MSU School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Michigan 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 1, 2025. To apply to Michigan State University College of Human 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 $95 at MSU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Michigan State University College of Human Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Secondary Application Fee | $95 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 500 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Introductory Physics |
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| College Algebra Or Statistics |
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| Biochemistry |
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Data Source: https://mdadmissions.msu.edu/applicants/requirements.html