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%.
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine13.90%24.69%734102
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Puerto Rico Medical Schools9.64%19.79%4,564423
Public13.90%24.69%734102
Private8.22%18.16%3,830321

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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPuerto Rico ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7343094224258
Matriculants1024458982
Acceptance Rate13.90%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 ScoresGPA
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine5063.86
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Puerto Rico Medical Schools5023.72
Public5063.86
Private5003.67

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.
UPR medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-12-01
Regular Secondary2024-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$30
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UPR 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
  • 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.
Behavioral And Social Sciences*
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.
Spanish
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses