3.11% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at SUNY Upstate Medical University is 3.11% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,621 people applied and 175 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of SUNY Upstate School of Medicine is 14.72%. 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 Upstate School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, SUNY Upstate School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.47%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| SUNY Upstate Medical University | 3.11% | 14.72% | 5,621 | 175 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| New York Medical Schools | 8.47% | 11.15% | 103,344 | 2,014 |
| Public | 22.32% | 13.53% | 24,215 | 777 |
| Private | 1.55% | 10.43% | 79,129 | 1,237 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At SUNY Upstate School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 40 to 61.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 77 to 23 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | New York Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,621 | 2,383 | 3,210 | 40 | 61 |
| Matriculants | 175 | 67 | 107 | 77 | 23 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.11% | 2.81% | 3.33% | 195.19% | 37.85% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at SUNY Upstate Medical University is 510 and the average GPA is 3.64 over 175 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., SUNY Upstate School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
SUNY Upstate School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 495. 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 York resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Upstate Medical University | 510 | 3.64 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| New York Medical Schools | 516 | 3.79 |
| Public | 513 | 3.75 |
| Private | 517 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at SUNY Upstate School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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| 2022 | 512 | 3.67 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.67 | - |
| 2024 | 510 | 3.64 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to SUNY Upstate School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 77.1% of last year's enrolled students were New York residents. State-funded medical schools, like SUNY Upstate School 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 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. To apply to SUNY Upstate Medical 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 SUNY Upstate School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at SUNY Upstate School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to SUNY Upstate Medical University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-10-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $110 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 495 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.upstate.edu/com/admissions/index.php