Reviewed by:
Former Admissions Committee Member, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Reviewed: 3/24/23
You’re probably already familiar with the ins and outs of the medical school admissions process, but are you familiar with these surprising med school facts? Check them out!
There’s always something to learn about medical school admissions! We’ll discuss the most surprising medical school statistics of 2023. We’ve included up-to-date medical school admission stats to keep you in the loop. Let’s get started!
This list includes medical school acceptance rates and other information about the country’s top ten schools.
Here are some of the most shocking medical school admissions statistics for 2023.
During the 2022-2023 admission cycle, 22,712 of the 55,188 students who applied to medical school matriculated. That means approximately 42% of medical school applicants were accepted into a program, which has increased from last year, according to the AAMC.
From 2013 to 2022, the number of female medical school applicants increased from 46.2% to 56.5%. In the 2022-2023 academic year, 13.1% more women applied to medical school than men.
In 2022-2023, Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena, CA, was the hardest medical school to get into, with an acceptance rate of 1.1%. The school outranked top schools like Stanford and NYU.
The average MCAT score of medical school matriculants in 2022/2023 was 511.9. The highest score possible on the MCAT is 528, though very few people achieve this number each year.
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As of 2023, there are numerous U.S. medical schools; 155 accredited allopathic and 38 osteopathic. That’s many to consider as you build your school list!
The University of Washington is ranked the best medical school for primary care in 2023. According to U.S. News World and Report, U of Washington beat other top schools for the title, such as Johns Hopkins and Harvard.
Harvard University maintains its rank as the best medical school in the U.S. for research. The Ivy League school has maintained the top position for multiple years and is known worldwide for its medical school.
The MD-granting medical school with the largest total enrollment is Indiana University School of Medicine. The school’s total enrollment now sits at 1,535 students.
Have more questions about med school admissions statistics? Here are some FAQs and more data to keep you informed!
The average undergraduate GPA of medical school matriculants is 3.75.
According to the AAMC, approximately 42% of med school applicants matriculated last cycle.
The AAMC doesn’t share results pertaining only to first-time applicants, except that 38,722 of 55,188 were applying for the first time. You can boost your chances of first-time acceptance with a strong application, relevant experiences, and great grades and MCAT scores.
These are the hardest medical schools to get into, according to U.S. News:
However, it’s best to take acceptance rates with a grain of salt; you can improve your chances with a stellar application.
Medical school statistics are constantly changing. Medical school acceptance rates, MCAT scores, GPAs, and other stats are constantly fluctuating. However, checking stats and class profile data at the schools you want to apply to can help paint a picture of what admissions committees seek in applicants. Good luck!
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