University of Kansas School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

4.45% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 4.45% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,742 people applied and 211 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Kansas School of Medicine is 16.42%. 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, Kansas School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Kansas School of Medicine4.45%16.42%4,742211
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
University of Kansas School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Kansas School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 48 to 52 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 39 to 60 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 85 to 15 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenKansas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants4,7422,2672,456427 (9.0%)4,315 (91.0%)
Matriculants21182127180 (85.3%)31 (14.7%)
Acceptance Rate4.45%3.62%5.17%42.17%0.72%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.84 over 211 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Kansas School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Kansas School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 500. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Kansas resident
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Kansas School of Medicine5093.84
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
University of Kansas School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Kansas School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225103.85-
202300.00-
20245083.793.72
20255093.843.79

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Kansas School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 85.3% of last year's enrolled students were Kansas residents. State-funded medical schools, like Kansas School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Kansas 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 October 15, 2025. To apply to University of Kansas 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 Kansas School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at Kansas School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Kansas School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Kansas School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-15
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$50
Minimum MCAT score of 500 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Kansas School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biological Sciences
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Inorganic (general) Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
General Organic Chemistry
  • 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.
English Composition Or Writing-intensive Courses
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses