University of Minnesota Medical School Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

4.03% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Medical School is 4.03% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,987 people applied and 241 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 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Minnesota Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Minnesota Medical School4.03%21.83%5,987241
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 Minnesota Medical School Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UMN Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 56 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
MenWomenMinnesota ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,9872,8083,1491585
Matriculants2411041348317
Acceptance Rate4.03%3.71%4.25%550.67%20.47%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Minnesota Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.76 over 241 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UMN Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Minnesota Medical School5123.76
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
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 ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225123.70-
20235103.72-
20245123.76-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UMN Medical School, but it is important to note that 82.6% 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 2025 admission is October 1, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
UMN Medical School 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-01
Regular Secondary2024-10-30
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UMN Medical School Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Science
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Humanities Or Social Sciences
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.