2.49% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is 2.49% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 10,921 people applied and 272 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Kimmel Medical College is 5.51%. 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, Kimmel Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, Kimmel Medical College's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.98%.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University2.49%5.51%10,921272
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Pennsylvania Medical Schools1.98%9.91%71,2661,363
Public1.55%8.86%33,227515
Private2.30%10.96%38,039848

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Kimmel Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 29 to 71 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants10,9214,9915,875991
Matriculants2721261442971
Acceptance Rate2.49%2.52%2.45%305.32%78.70%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is 514 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 272 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Kimmel Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University5143.8
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Pennsylvania Medical Schools5133.78
Public5123.76
Private5143.79

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Kimmel Medical College.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.71-
20235143.733.73
20245143.803.77

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 17, 2024. To apply to Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 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 Kimmel Medical College's application system by January 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at Kimmel Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Kimmel Medical College 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-17
Regular Secondary2025-01-01
Secondary Application Fee$80
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Kimmel Medical College Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • Lab experiences may be required.