University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

3.24% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine is 3.24% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,379 people applied and 77 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Hawaii Burns School of Medicine is 11.73%. 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, Hawaii Burns School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine3.24%11.73%2,37977
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 31 to 69 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 83 to 17 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenHawaii ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,3791,0041,351991
Matriculants7724538317
Acceptance Rate3.24%2.39%3.92%903.26%18.61%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.77 over 77 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Hawaii Burns School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine5123.77
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Hawaii Burns School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225113.76-
20235123.743.69
20245123.773.69

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 83.1% of last year's enrolled students were Hawaii residents. State-funded medical schools, like Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Hawaii 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 1, 2024. To apply to University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns 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 Hawaii Burns School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $150 at Hawaii Burns School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Hawaii Burns School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$150
Prerequisites for Hawaii Burns School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
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
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.