Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.61% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 2.61% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,017 people applied and 157 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UPenn School of Medicine is 12.45%. 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, UPenn School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, UPenn School of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 1.98%.
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
2.61%
12.45%
6,017
157
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
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
1.98%
9.91%
71,266
1,363
Public
1.55%
8.86%
33,227
515
Private
2.30%
10.96%
38,039
848
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UPenn School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 48 to 52 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 12 to 89 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Pennsylvania Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
6,017
2,870
3,099
8
92
Matriculants
157
75
81
12
89
Acceptance Rate
2.61%
2.61%
2.61%
136.90%
96.62%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 521 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 157 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UPenn School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 511-527 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
521
3.92
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Pennsylvania Medical Schools
513
3.78
Public
512
3.76
Private
514
3.79
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UPenn School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
521
3.89
-
2023
522
3.92
-
2024
521
3.92
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. To apply to Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 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 UPenn School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UPenn School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
