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

1.69% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is 1.69% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,782 people applied and 148 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Pitt School of Medicine is 11.61%. 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, Pitt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, Pitt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 1.98%.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine1.69%11.61%8,782148
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Pennsylvania Medical Schools1.98%9.91%71,2661,363
Public1.55%8.86%33,227515
Private2.30%10.96%38,039848
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Pitt School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 48 to 52 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 90.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 38 to 62 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants8,7824,2074,5231090
Matriculants14868803862
Acceptance Rate1.69%1.61%1.77%385.71%68.96%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is 514 and the average GPA is 3.79 over 148 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Pitt School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 494-526 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine5143.79
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Pennsylvania Medical Schools5133.78
Public5123.76
Private5143.79
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Pitt School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225173.75-
20235173.88-
20245143.79-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. To apply to University of Pittsburgh 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 Pitt School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at Pitt School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Pitt School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-15
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$110
Minimum MCAT score of 494-526 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Pitt School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.