2.60% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is 2.60% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,611 people applied and 172 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is 8.86%. 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, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3%.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2.60%8.86%6,611172
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
New Jersey Medical Schools2.54%8.18%17,882457
Public2.54%8.40%17,882457
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Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 58 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 23 to 77.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 49 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 86 to 15 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNew Jersey ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,6112,7173,8411,494 (22.6%)5,117 (77.4%)
Matriculants1728587147 (85.5%)25 (14.5%)
Acceptance Rate2.60%3.13%2.27%9.84%0.49%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is 515 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 172 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rutgers New Jersey Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School requires a minimum MCAT score of 498. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a New Jersey resident
MCAT ScoresGPA
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School5153.83
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
New Jersey Medical Schools5153.85
Public5153.85
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MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.68-
20235133.70-
20245123.70-
20255153.833.78

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, but it is important to note that 85.5% of last year's enrolled students were New Jersey residents. State-funded medical schools, like Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New Jersey state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is December 1, 2025. To apply to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$80
Minimum MCAT score of 498 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 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.
Physics
  • 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.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses