Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

1.47% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 1.47% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,678 people applied and 113 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Meharry Medical College is 3.74%. 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, Meharry Medical College'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 Tennessee, Meharry Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.18%.
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine1.47%3.74%7,678113
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Tennessee Medical Schools3.18%9.65%21,561519
Public4.63%12.44%5,644253
Private2.21%6.87%15,917266
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Meharry Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 37 to 63 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 4 to 96.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 36 to 64 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 21 to 79 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenTennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7,6782,8024,845330 (4.3%)7,348 (95.7%)
Matriculants113417224 (21.2%)89 (78.8%)
Acceptance Rate1.47%1.46%1.49%7.26%1.21%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 504 and the average GPA is 3.58 over 113 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Meharry Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine5043.58
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Tennessee Medical Schools5113.76
Public5113.80
Private5113.72
Meharry Medical College School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Meharry Medical College.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225023.50-
20235053.48-
20245033.46-
20255043.583.47

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is December 15, 2025. To apply to Meharry Medical College 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $65 at Meharry Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Meharry Medical College 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2025-12-15
Secondary Application Fee$65
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Meharry Medical College Admission
SubjectSpecifications
General Biology Or Zoologyoratory
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Inorganic Chemistry With Quantitative Analysisoratory
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistryoratory
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
General Physicsoratory
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English Composition
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.