University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.47% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine is 3.47% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,216 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 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine
3.47%
11.73%
2,216
77
All Medical Schools
4.04%
13.66%
939,379
22,650
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
461,868
8,540
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 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 79 to 21 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Hawaii Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,216
933
1,268
204 (9.2%)
2,012 (90.8%)
Matriculants
77
34
43
61 (79.2%)
16 (20.8%)
Acceptance Rate
3.47%
3.65%
3.39%
29.91%
0.80%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.88 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 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine
513
3.88
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
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 Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
511
3.76
-
2023
512
3.74
3.69
2024
512
3.77
3.69
2025
513
3.88
3.87
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Hawaii Burns School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 79.2% 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 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. 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, 2025. 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.
