1.82% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine is 1.82% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 9,555 people applied and 174 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UCSF School of Medicine is 5.95%. 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, UCSF School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in California, UCSF School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 2%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine | 1.82% | 5.95% | 9,555 | 174 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.02% | 13.66% | 945,685 | 22,779 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 468,174 | 8,669 |
| California Medical Schools | 1.74% | 7.43% | 96,378 | 1,583 |
| Public | 1.63% | 6.60% | 51,337 | 843 |
| Private | 1.83% | 8.14% | 45,041 | 740 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UCSF 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 45 to 55.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 77 to 23 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | California Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 9,555 | 4,118 | 5,313 | 4,300 (45.0%) | 5,255 (55.0%) |
| Matriculants | 174 | 66 | 103 | 134 (77.0%) | 40 (23.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.82% | 1.60% | 1.94% | 3.12% | 0.76% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine is 517 and the average GPA is 3.89 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UCSF School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine | 517 | 3.89 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| California Medical Schools | 514 | 3.82 |
| Public | 514 | 3.79 |
| Private | 515 | 3.86 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UCSF School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 517 | 3.80 | - |
| 2023 | 515 | 3.87 | - |
| 2024 | 515 | 3.87 | - |
| 2025 | 517 | 3.89 | 3.87 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UCSF School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 77.0% of last year's enrolled students were California residents. State-funded medical schools, like UCSF School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to California 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 October 15, 2025. To apply to University of California, San Francisco 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 UCSF School of Medicine's application system by November 30, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at UCSF School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $80 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://meded.ucsf.edu/how-apply-medical-school