2.97% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is 2.97% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,859 people applied and 174 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rutgers 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 Medical School's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in New Jersey, Rutgers Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.76%.
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School2.97%8.86%5,859174
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
New Jersey Medical Schools2.76%8.42%22,452622
Public2.80%8.86%16,276460
Private2.62%7.54%6,176162

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Rutgers Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 59 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 26 to 74.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 84 to 16 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNew Jersey ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,8592,3963,4332674
Matriculants17476978416
Acceptance Rate2.97%3.17%2.82%326.46%21.67%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rutgers Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Rutgers Medical School requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA 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 Robert Wood Johnson Medical School5123.7
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
New Jersey Medical Schools5113.70
Public5103.69
Private5133.71

MAT score and GPA Trends

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

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Rutgers Medical School, but it is important to note that 83.9% of last year's enrolled students were New Jersey residents. State-funded medical schools, like Rutgers 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 2025 admission is December 1, 2024. To apply to Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson 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 Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Rutgers Medical School 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$80
Minimum GPA of 3.00, MCAT score of 498 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Rutgers 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
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