University of Louisville School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.24% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 3.24% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,998 people applied and 162 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Louisville School of Medicine is 8.17%. 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, Louisville School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Louisville School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Louisville School of Medicine
3.24%
8.17%
4,998
162
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 Louisville School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Louisville School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 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 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 74 to 26 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Kentucky Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
4,998
2,364
2,609
455 (9.1%)
4,543 (90.9%)
Matriculants
162
82
79
120 (74.1%)
42 (25.9%)
Acceptance Rate
3.24%
3.47%
3.03%
26.39%
0.92%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Louisville School of Medicine is 508 and the average GPA is 3.82 over 162 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Louisville School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Louisville School of Medicine
508
3.82
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
University of Louisville School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Louisville School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
508
3.68
-
2023
507
3.68
3.58
2024
507
3.71
3.61
2025
508
3.82
3.76
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Louisville School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 74.1% of last year's enrolled students were Kentucky residents. State-funded medical schools, like Louisville School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Kentucky 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 Louisville 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 Louisville School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at Louisville School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Louisville School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
