1.72% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 1.72% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,925 people applied and 102 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rochester School of Medicine is 11.75%. 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, Rochester 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 New York, Rochester School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.46%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | 1.72% | 11.75% | 5,925 | 102 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| New York Medical Schools | 8.46% | 37.86% | 102,245 | 1,963 |
| Public | 22.26% | 92.73% | 24,419 | 747 |
| Private | 1.56% | 10.43% | 77,826 | 1,216 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rochester School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 22 to 78.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 28 to 73 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | New York Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,925 | 2,714 | 3,152 | 1,309 (22.1%) | 4,616 (77.9%) |
| Matriculants | 102 | 47 | 53 | 28 (27.5%) | 74 (72.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.72% | 1.73% | 1.68% | 2.14% | 1.60% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 518 and the average GPA is 3.91 over 102 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rochester School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | 518 | 3.91 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| New York Medical Schools | 516 | 3.86 |
| Public | 513 | 3.82 |
| Private | 517 | 3.88 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rochester School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 514 | 3.70 | - |
| 2023 | 516 | 3.82 | - |
| 2024 | 516 | 3.82 | - |
| 2025 | 518 | 3.91 | 3.91 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 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 Rochester School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rochester School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/admissions/apply.aspx