3.05% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine is 3.05% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,596 people applied and 201 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine is 15.05%. 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, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.46%.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine3.05%15.05%6,596201
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
New York Medical Schools8.46%37.86%102,2451,963
Public22.26%92.73%24,419747
Private1.56%10.43%77,8261,216

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 39 to 60 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 38 to 62.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 42 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 85 to 15 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNew York ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants6,5962,5863,9582,500 (37.9%)4,096 (62.1%)
Matriculants20184115171 (85.1%)30 (14.9%)
Acceptance Rate3.05%3.25%2.91%6.84%0.73%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.79 over 201 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., SUNY Downstate College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine5133.79
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
New York Medical Schools5163.86
Public5133.82
Private5173.88

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.75-
202300.00-
20245143.73-
20255133.793.74

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 85.1% of last year's enrolled students were New York residents. State-funded medical schools, like SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New York 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 SUNY Downstate Medical Center College 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 SUNY Downstate College of Medicine's application system by January 3, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-14
Regular (AMCAS)2025-12-01
Regular Secondary2026-01-03
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
General Biology Or Zoology
  • 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.
General Or Inorganic Chemistry
  • 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.