Loma Linda University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

3.13% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 3.13% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,496 people applied and 172 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of LLU School of Medicine is 7.38%. 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, LLU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is 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 California, LLU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 1.71%.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Loma Linda University School of Medicine3.13%7.38%5,496172
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
California Medical Schools1.71%7.43%90,0721,454
Public1.63%6.60%51,337843
Private1.80%8.14%38,735611
Loma Linda University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At LLU School 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 45 to 56.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 56 to 44 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 52 to 48 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenCalifornia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,4962,5612,9132,446 (44.5%)3,050 (55.5%)
Matriculants172967690 (52.3%)82 (47.7%)
Acceptance Rate3.13%3.75%2.61%3.68%2.69%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 172 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., LLU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Loma Linda University School of Medicine5113.92
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
California Medical Schools5153.84
Public5143.79
Private5153.89
Loma Linda University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at LLU School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225103.82-
20235093.833.79
20245103.863.80
20255113.923.89

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Loma Linda University 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 LLU School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $85 at LLU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Loma Linda University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
LLU School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-15
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$85
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for LLU School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
General Biology (excludes Microbiology And Anatomy & Physiology)
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
General Or Inorganic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.