8.98% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ponce School of Medicine is 8.98% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,004 people applied and 180 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Ponce School of Medicine is 18.30%. 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, Ponce School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, Ponce School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 9.72%.
Ponce School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Ponce School of Medicine8.98%18.30%2,004180
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Puerto Rico Medical Schools9.72%19.79%4,814429
Public16.06%24.69%635102
Private7.60%18.16%4,179327

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Ponce School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 56 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 26 to 74.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 57 to 43 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPuerto Rico ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,0048681,128517 (25.8%)1,487 (74.2%)
Matriculants18078102103 (57.2%)77 (42.8%)
Acceptance Rate8.98%8.98%9.05%19.91%5.18%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Ponce School of Medicine is 499 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 180 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Ponce School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Ponce School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 494.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Ponce School of Medicine4993.7
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Puerto Rico Medical Schools5003.76
Public5043.90
Private4993.71

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Ponce School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20224993.65-
20233.503.30
20244993.50-
20254993.703.58

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is December 31, 2025. To apply to Ponce School 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 Ponce School of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $90 at Ponce School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Ponce School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Ponce School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-12-31
Regular Secondary2026-01-15
Secondary Application Fee$90
Minimum MCAT score of 494 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Ponce School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Mathematics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Behavioral And Social Sciences*
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.
Spanish
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Data Source: https://www.psm.edu/school-of-medicine/md-program/