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 4.04%. 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 slightly higher than the average rate of 1.71%.
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine1.82%5.95%9,555174
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
California Medical Schools1.71%7.43%90,0721,454
Public1.63%6.60%51,337843
Private1.80%8.14%38,735611

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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants9,5554,1185,3134,300 (45.0%)5,255 (55.0%)
Matriculants17466103134 (77.0%)40 (23.0%)
Acceptance Rate1.82%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 ScoresGPA
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine5173.89
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
California Medical Schools5153.84
Public5143.79
Private5153.89

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UCSF School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225173.80-
20235153.87-
20245153.87-
20255173.893.87

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.
UCSF School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-11-30
Secondary Application Fee$80
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UCSF School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.