1.79% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is 1.79% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,259 people applied and 148 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Pitt School of Medicine is 11.61%. 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, Pitt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, Pitt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.09%.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine1.79%11.61%8,259148
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Pennsylvania Medical Schools2.09%9.83%59,1731,212
Public1.75%8.86%21,198369
Private2.26%10.55%37,975843

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Pitt School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 52 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 11 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 62 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 30 to 70 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants8,2593,8904,295875 (10.6%)7,384 (89.4%)
Matriculants148579144 (29.7%)104 (70.3%)
Acceptance Rate1.79%1.46%2.12%5.02%1.41%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is 515 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 148 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Pitt School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 494-526 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine5153.83
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Pennsylvania Medical Schools5153.84
Public5143.81
Private5153.86

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Pitt School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225173.75-
20235173.88-
20245143.79-
20255153.833.83

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to University of Pittsburgh 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 Pitt School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at Pitt School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Pitt School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$110
Minimum MCAT score of 494-526 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Pitt 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.
Organic Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Data Source: https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/admissions/you-apply/academic-requirements