6.37% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Nebraska College of Medicine is 6.37% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,073 people applied and 132 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UNMC is 20.94%. 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, UNMC's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Nebraska College of Medicine6.37%20.94%2,073132
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UNMC, the men to women applicants ratio is 51 to 49 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 13 to 87.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 80 to 21 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNebraska ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,0731,0551,0101387
Matriculants13258748021
Acceptance Rate6.37%5.49%7.34%630.95%23.46%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Nebraska College of Medicine is 515 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 132 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UNMC' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Nebraska College of Medicine5153.75
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UNMC.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225123.84-
20235113.823.77
20245153.75-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UNMC, but it is important to note that 79.5% of last year's enrolled students were Nebraska residents. State-funded medical schools, like UNMC, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Nebraska 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 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Nebraska 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 UNMC's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $70 at UNMC.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Nebraska College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UNMC 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$70
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UNMC 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.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Humanities And / or Social Sciences
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Calculus Or Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English Composition
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Genetics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.