1.64% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Yale School of Medicine is 1.64% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,388 people applied and 105 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Yale School of Medicine is 10.10%. 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, Yale School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Connecticut, Yale School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 1.83%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale School of Medicine | 1.64% | 10.10% | 6,388 | 105 |
| 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 |
| Connecticut Medical Schools | 1.83% | 7.85% | 18,279 | 312 |
| Public | 2.58% | 8.59% | 4,335 | 112 |
| Private | 1.45% | 7.49% | 13,944 | 200 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Yale School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 49 to 51 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 4 to 96.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 7 to 93 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Connecticut Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,388 | 3,105 | 3,245 | 4 | 96 |
| Matriculants | 105 | 54 | 50 | 7 | 93 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.64% | 1.74% | 1.54% | 186.11% | 96.78% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Yale School of Medicine is 519 and the average GPA is 3.87 over 105 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Yale School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Yale School of Medicine | 519 | 3.87 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Connecticut Medical Schools | 515 | 3.79 |
| Public | 513 | 3.80 |
| Private | 516 | 3.78 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Yale School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 521 | 3.90 | - |
| 2023 | 523 | 3.89 | 3.89 |
| 2024 | 519 | 3.87 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. To apply to Yale 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 Yale School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at Yale School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Yale School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-10-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2024-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $110 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| General Biology Or Zoology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Biochemistry |
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Data Source: https://medicine.yale.edu/md-program/admissions/how-to-apply/