4.73% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 4.73% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,378 people applied and 207 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Kentucky College of Medicine is 13.51%. 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, Kentucky College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 13.66%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky College of Medicine | 4.73% | 13.51% | 4,378 | 207 |
| 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 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Kentucky College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 13 to 87.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 42 to 58 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 79 to 21 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 4,378 | 2,058 | 2,307 | 552 (12.6%) | 3,826 (87.4%) |
| Matriculants | 207 | 87 | 120 | 163 (78.7%) | 44 (21.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.73% | 4.23% | 5.20% | 29.53% | 1.15% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Kentucky College of Medicine is 506 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 207 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Kentucky College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky College of Medicine | 506 | 3.83 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Kentucky College of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 507 | 3.84 | - |
| 2023 | 506 | 3.78 | 3.71 |
| 2024 | 506 | 3.82 | 3.75 |
| 2025 | 506 | 3.83 | 3.76 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Kentucky College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 78.7% of last year's enrolled students were Kentucky residents. State-funded medical schools, like Kentucky College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Kentucky 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 November 1, 2025. To apply to University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky College of Medicine's application system by November 30, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at Kentucky College of Medicine.
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $50 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |