Acceptance Rate
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine | - | 6.74% | - | - |
| All Medical Schools | 4.02% | 13.66% | 945,685 | 22,779 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 468,174 | 8,669 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 2.09% | 9.83% | 59,173 | 1,212 |
| Public | 1.75% | 8.86% | 21,198 | 369 |
| Private | 2.26% | 10.55% | 37,975 | 843 |
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 2024-2025. 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 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 11,073 | 4,861 | 6,168 | 1,052 (9.5%) | 10,021 (90.5%) |
| Matriculants | 145 | 50 | 94 | 45 (31.0%) | 100 (69.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.31% | 1.03% | 1.52% | 4.27% | 1.00% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT score and GPA at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is not available in 2024. Use the following table to estimate and compare the scores at similar medical schools.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine | - | - |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 515 | 3.84 |
| Public | 514 | 3.81 |
| Private | 515 | 3.86 |
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 2026 admission is November 15, 2025. 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, 2025. 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) | 2025-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2025-12-15 |
| 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