Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.42% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 2.42% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,660 people applied and 113 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rowan Medical School is 7.47%. 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, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in New Jersey, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3%.
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
2.42%
7.47%
4,660
113
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 Jersey Medical Schools
2.54%
8.18%
17,882
457
Public
2.54%
8.40%
17,882
457
Private
-
-
-
-
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rowan Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 59 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 26 to 74.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 74 to 27 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New Jersey Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
4,660
1,878
2,740
1,221 (26.2%)
3,439 (73.8%)
Matriculants
113
50
59
83 (73.5%)
30 (26.5%)
Acceptance Rate
2.42%
2.66%
2.15%
6.80%
0.87%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 514 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 113 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rowan Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
514
3.88
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
New Jersey Medical Schools
515
3.85
Public
515
3.85
Private
-
-
Cooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rowan Medical School.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
511
3.75
-
2023
512
3.80
3.75
2024
506
3.67
3.60
2025
514
3.88
3.83
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Rowan Medical School, but it is important to note that 73.5% of last year's enrolled students were New Jersey residents. State-funded medical schools, like Rowan Medical School, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New Jersey 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 2026 admission is November 15, 2025. To apply to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, 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 Rowan Medical School's application system by December 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rowan Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
