1.31% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is 1.31% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 11,073 people applied and 145 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Penn State College of Medicine is 6.74%. 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, Penn State 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 Pennsylvania, Penn State College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 1.98%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine | 1.31% | 6.74% | 11,073 | 145 |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 1.98% | 9.91% | 71,266 | 1,363 |
| Public | 1.55% | 8.86% | 33,227 | 515 |
| Private | 2.30% | 10.96% | 38,039 | 848 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Penn State College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 35 to 65 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 31 to 69 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 11,073 | 4,861 | 6,168 | 10 | 91 |
| Matriculants | 145 | 50 | 94 | 31 | 69 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.31% | 1.03% | 1.52% | 326.32% | 76.24% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 145 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Penn State College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine | 511 | 3.75 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 513 | 3.78 |
| Public | 512 | 3.76 |
| Private | 514 | 3.79 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Penn State College of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 511 | 3.77 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.75 | - |
| 2024 | 511 | 3.75 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to Pennsylvania State 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 Penn State College of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $90 at Penn State College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $90 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biological And Biochemical Science | |
| Chemical And Physical Science | |
| Psychological, Social And Biological Science |
Data Source: https://med.psu.edu/md/apply/requirements