2.45% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 2.45% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,288 people applied and 154 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UPenn School of Medicine is 12.45%. 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, UPenn School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, UPenn School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.09%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania | 2.45% | 12.45% | 6,288 | 154 |
| 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 UPenn School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 12 to 88 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,288 | 2,911 | 3,301 | 534 (8.5%) | 5,754 (91.5%) |
| Matriculants | 154 | 70 | 83 | 19 (12.3%) | 135 (87.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.45% | 2.41% | 2.51% | 3.54% | 2.35% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 522 and the average GPA is 3.97 over 154 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UPenn School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 511-527 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
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| Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania | 522 | 3.97 |
| 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 UPenn School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 521 | 3.89 | - |
| 2023 | 522 | 3.92 | - |
| 2024 | 521 | 3.92 | - |
| 2025 | 522 | 3.97 | 3.96 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 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 UPenn School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UPenn School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
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| Early Decision Secondary | 2025-08-16 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 511-527 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.med.upenn.edu/admissions/admissions.html