4.79% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts Medical School is 4.79% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,903 people applied and 235 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UMass Medical School is 19.92%. 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, UMass Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, UMass Medical School's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.40%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Medical School | 4.79% | 19.92% | 4,903 | 235 |
| 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 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 2.40% | 11.21% | 37,721 | 742 |
| Public | 4.79% | 19.92% | 4,903 | 235 |
| Private | 1.61% | 8.30% | 32,818 | 507 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UMass Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 59 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 21 to 79.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 28 to 70 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 63 to 37 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 4,903 | 1,956 | 2,903 | 1,044 (21.3%) | 3,859 (78.7%) |
| Matriculants | 235 | 66 | 165 | 147 (62.6%) | 88 (37.4%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.79% | 3.38% | 5.68% | 14.09% | 2.28% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Massachusetts Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.87 over 235 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UMass Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Medical School | 512 | 3.87 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 516 | 3.88 |
| Public | 512 | 3.87 |
| Private | 518 | 3.88 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UMass Medical School.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 514 | 3.77 | - |
| 2023 | 515 | 3.76 | - |
| 2024 | 514 | 3.81 | - |
| 2025 | 512 | 3.87 | 3.70 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 13, 2025. To apply to University of Massachusetts Medical School, 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 UMass Medical School's application system by December 1, 2023. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UMass Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Massachusetts Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
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| Early Decision Secondary | 2025-09-01 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-13 |
| Regular Secondary | 2023-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| General Biology Or Zoology |
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| Physics |
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| English Composition, Literature Or Writing Intensive Course |
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| Calculus |
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| Statistics |
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| Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://www.umassmed.edu/som/admissions/apply/academic-requirements/