3.51% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of North Carolina School of Medicine is 3.51% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,808 people applied and 204 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UNC School of Medicine is 11.32%. 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, UNC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in North Carolina, UNC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 4%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| University of North Carolina School of Medicine | 3.51% | 11.32% | 5,808 | 204 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 3.58% | 14.07% | 27,400 | 557 |
| Public | 5.87% | 22.70% | 6,903 | 294 |
| Private | 1.30% | 5.44% | 20,497 | 263 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UNC School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 19 to 81.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 40 to 60 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 88 to 12 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,808 | 2,602 | 3,183 | 19 | 81 |
| Matriculants | 204 | 82 | 122 | 88 | 12 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.51% | 3.15% | 3.83% | 474.19% | 14.50% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of North Carolina School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.66 over 204 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UNC School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
UNC School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 500. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a North Carolina resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina School of Medicine | 512 | 3.66 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 512 | 3.74 |
| Public | 509 | 3.63 |
| Private | 516 | 3.85 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UNC School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 512 | 3.66 | - |
| 2023 | 512 | 3.79 | 3.66 |
| 2024 | 512 | 3.66 | 3.79 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UNC School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 88.2% of last year's enrolled students were North Carolina residents. State-funded medical schools, like UNC School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to North Carolina 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 October 1, 2024. To apply to University of North Carolina 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $68 at UNC School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of North Carolina School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-10-01 |
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| Secondary Application Fee | $68 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 500 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.med.unc.edu/admit/requirements/academic-requirements/