David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

1.34% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is 1.34% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 13,064 people applied and 175 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UCLA School of Medicine is 6.81%. 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, UCLA School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in California, UCLA School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.23%.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA1.34%6.81%13,064175
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
California Medical Schools2.23%7.41%91,8301,636
Public1.60%6.60%51,990826
Private2.77%8.21%39,840810
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UCLA School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 56 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 46 to 54.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 58 to 42 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants13,0645,6577,3034654
Matriculants175691045842
Acceptance Rate1.34%1.22%1.42%125.16%78.48%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is 514 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 175 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UCLA School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA5143.8
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
California Medical Schools5143.77
Public5133.78
Private5143.75
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAMCAT Score and GPA Chart

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 2, 2024. To apply to David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 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 UCLA School of Medicine's application system by October 31, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at UCLA School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UCLA School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-02
Regular Secondary2024-10-31
Secondary Application Fee$95
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UCLA School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biological Sciences And Physiology
    Chemistry, Biochemistry, And Physical Sciences
    • Lab experiences may be required.
    Humanities
      Mathematics And Statistics