2.33% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of South Florida College of Medicine is 2.33% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,578 people applied and 130 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of USF College of Medicine is 15.19%. 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, USF College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Florida, USF College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.09%.
University of South Florida College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of South Florida College of Medicine2.33%15.19%5,578130
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Florida Medical Schools2.09%7.45%47,1381,001
Public2.16%8.01%32,678704
Private1.88%5.77%14,460297

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At USF College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 42 to 58.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 62 to 39 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenFlorida ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,5782,6052,9512,354 (42.2%)3,224 (57.8%)
Matriculants130666480 (61.5%)50 (38.5%)
Acceptance Rate2.33%2.54%2.17%3.40%1.55%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of South Florida College of Medicine is 519 and the average GPA is 3.93 over 130 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., USF College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of South Florida College of Medicine5193.93
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Florida Medical Schools5243.88
Public5283.90
Private5143.81

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at USF College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225153.76-
20235183.89-
20245183.92-
20255193.933.91

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is January 15, 2026. To apply to University of South Florida College 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 USF College of Medicine's application system by January 31, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $30 at USF College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of South Florida College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
USF College of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-03
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-31
Regular (AMCAS)2026-01-15
Regular Secondary2026-01-31
Secondary Application Fee$30
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for USF College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
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.
Biochemistry Principles
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Mathematics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English Or Expository Writing
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Data Source: https://health.usf.edu/medicine/mdprogram/mdadmissions/requirements