7.30% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 7.30% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,096 people applied and 80 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of SIU School of Medicine is 21.59%. 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, SIU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Illinois, SIU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.55%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 7.30% | 21.59% | 1,096 | 80 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.55% | 8.14% | 63,985 | 1,189 |
| Public | 4.31% | 11.62% | 13,213 | 441 |
| Private | 1.50% | 6.75% | 50,772 | 748 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At SIU 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 94 to 6.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 100 to 0 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 1,096 | 475 | 614 | 1,027 (93.7%) | 69 (6.3%) |
| Matriculants | 80 | 38 | 42 | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 7.30% | 8.01% | 6.84% | 7.79% | - |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 507 and the average GPA is 3.86 over 80 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., SIU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
SIU School of Medicine 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 Illinois resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 507 | 3.86 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 | 3.81 |
| Public | 511 | 3.82 |
| Private | 515 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at SIU School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2023 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2024 | 508 | 3.82 | - |
| 2025 | 507 | 3.86 | 3.81 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Only Illinois residents are allowed to apply to the M.D. program at SIU School of Medicine. Out-of-state applicants are only considered for the combined medicine and law program (MD/JD). For the detailed eligibility, read its application requirements.
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2025. To apply to Southern Illinois University 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 SIU School of Medicine's application system by February 1, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at SIU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-02-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $75 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 498 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| English |
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| Mathematics, Including Statistics |
Data Source: https://www.siumed.edu/studentaffairs/requirements-selection-factors-and-policies