University of Minnesota Medical School Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.13% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Medical School is 4.13% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,807 people applied and 240 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UMN Medical School is 21.83%. 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, UMN Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Minnesota Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Minnesota Medical School
4.13%
21.83%
5,807
240
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 Minnesota Medical School Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UMN Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 14 to 86.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 81 to 19 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Minnesota Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,807
2,689
3,060
801 (13.8%)
5,006 (86.2%)
Matriculants
240
106
133
195 (81.3%)
45 (18.8%)
Acceptance Rate
4.13%
3.95%
4.34%
24.35%
0.90%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Minnesota Medical School is 511 and the average GPA is 3.84 over 240 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UMN Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Minnesota Medical School
511
3.84
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UMN Medical School.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
512
3.70
-
2023
510
3.72
-
2024
512
3.76
-
2025
511
3.84
3.79
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UMN Medical School, but it is important to note that 81.3% of last year's enrolled students were Minnesota residents. State-funded medical schools, like UMN Medical School, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Minnesota 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 1, 2025. To apply to University of Minnesota Medical School, 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 UMN Medical School's application system by October 30, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UMN Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Minnesota Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
