9.70% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Ponce School of Medicine is 9.70% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,855 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 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, Ponce School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 10%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Ponce School of Medicine | 9.70% | 18.30% | 1,855 | 180 |
| 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 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 9.64% | 19.79% | 4,564 | 423 |
| Public | 13.90% | 24.69% | 734 | 102 |
| Private | 8.22% | 18.16% | 3,830 | 321 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Ponce School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 28 to 72.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 65 to 35 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 1,855 | 774 | 1,070 | 28 | 72 |
| Matriculants | 180 | 86 | 93 | 65 | 35 |
| Acceptance Rate | 9.70% | 11.12% | 8.69% | 233.81% | 48.48% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Ponce School of Medicine is 499 and the average GPA is 3.5 over 180 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Ponce School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Ponce School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 494.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce School of Medicine | 499 | 3.5 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 502 | 3.72 |
| Public | 506 | 3.86 |
| Private | 500 | 3.67 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 31, 2024. 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, 2025. 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.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-12-31 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-01-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $90 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 494 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Behavioral And Social Sciences* |
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Data Source: https://www.psm.edu/school-of-medicine/md-program/