13.90% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 13.90% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 734 people applied and 102 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UPR medicine is 24.69%. 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, UPR medicine'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%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, UPR medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 9.64%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | 13.90% | 24.69% | 734 | 102 |
| 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 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 9.64% | 19.79% | 4,564 | 423 |
| Public | 13.90% | 24.69% | 734 | 102 |
| Private | 8.22% | 18.16% | 3,830 | 321 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UPR medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 42 to 58.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 98 to 2 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 734 | 309 | 422 | 42 | 58 |
| Matriculants | 102 | 44 | 58 | 98 | 2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.90% | 14.23% | 13.75% | 232.78% | 3.45% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 506 and the average GPA is 3.86 over 102 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UPR medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | 506 | 3.86 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 502 | 3.72 |
| Public | 506 | 3.86 |
| Private | 500 | 3.67 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UPR medicine, but it is important to note that 98.0% of last year's enrolled students were Puerto Rico residents. State-funded medical schools, like UPR medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Puerto Rico 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 December 1, 2024. To apply to University of Puerto Rico 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 UPR medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $30 at UPR medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-12-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $30 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Behavioral And Social Sciences* |
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| Spanish |
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| English |
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Data Source: https://md.rcm.upr.edu/admission-requirements/