Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.03% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo is 3.03% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,076 people applied and 184 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Buffalo School of Medicine is 10.83%. 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, Buffalo School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Buffalo School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.47%.
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo
3.03%
10.83%
6,076
184
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
New York Medical Schools
8.47%
11.15%
103,344
2,014
Public
22.32%
13.53%
24,215
777
Private
1.55%
10.43%
79,129
1,237
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Buffalo School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 36 to 65.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 91 to 9 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New York Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
6,076
2,601
3,445
36
65
Matriculants
184
71
112
91
9
Acceptance Rate
3.03%
2.73%
3.25%
255.77%
14.26%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo is 512 and the average GPA is 3.73 over 184 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Buffalo School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo
512
3.73
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
New York Medical Schools
516
3.79
Public
513
3.75
Private
517
3.81
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at BuffaloMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Buffalo School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
510
3.64
-
2023
510
3.66
-
2024
512
3.73
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Buffalo School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 90.8% of last year's enrolled students were New York residents. State-funded medical schools, like Buffalo School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New York 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 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, 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 Buffalo School of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Buffalo School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
