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 4.04%. 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%.
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania2.45%12.45%6,288154
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Pennsylvania Medical Schools2.09%9.83%59,1731,212
Public1.75%8.86%21,198369
Private2.26%10.55%37,975843

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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,2882,9113,301534 (8.5%)5,754 (91.5%)
Matriculants154708319 (12.3%)135 (87.7%)
Acceptance Rate2.45%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 ScoresGPA
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania5223.97
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Pennsylvania Medical Schools5153.84
Public5143.81
Private5153.86

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UPenn School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225213.89-
20235223.92-
20245213.92-
20255223.973.96

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.
UPenn School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-16
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Minimum MCAT score of 511-527 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UPenn School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biology
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics And Mathematics
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Behavioral Disciplines
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.