1.41% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Tulane University School of Medicine is 1.41% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 13,443 people applied and 190 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Tulane School of Medicine is 3.59%. 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, Tulane School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Louisiana, Tulane School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.80%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University School of Medicine | 1.41% | 3.59% | 13,443 | 190 |
| 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 |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 3.80% | 7.76% | 20,418 | 536 |
| Public | 5.00% | 9.85% | 6,975 | 346 |
| Private | 1.41% | 3.59% | 13,443 | 190 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Tulane School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 3 to 97.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 21 to 80 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 13,443 | 5,660 | 7,730 | 444 (3.3%) | 12,999 (96.7%) |
| Matriculants | 190 | 87 | 103 | 39 (20.5%) | 151 (79.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.41% | 1.54% | 1.33% | 8.78% | 1.16% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Tulane University School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.61 over 190 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Tulane School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University School of Medicine | 509 | 3.61 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Louisiana Medical Schools | 509 | 3.77 |
| Public | 509 | 3.85 |
| Private | 509 | 3.61 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Tulane School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 509 | 3.52 | - |
| 2023 | 510 | 3.58 | - |
| 2024 | 510 | 3.64 | - |
| 2025 | 509 | 3.61 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 1, 2025. To apply to Tulane 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 Tulane School of Medicine's application system by November 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $125 at Tulane School of Medicine.
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $125 |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |