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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IL

Admissions Statistics

4.0%

Acceptance Rate

12,060

Applied

211

Interviewed

486

Admitted (Est.)

170

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

513
10th: 507 Median: 513 90th: 519

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 6, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: October 31, 2025

GPA

3.85
10th: 3.73 Median: 3.85 90th: 3.97

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Deadline: December 12, 2025

Fee: $115

Interview

Interview Invitations

July 28, 2025

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 6 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

At least two letters should be from science faculty affiliated with your undergraduate or graduate academic program. We strongly recommend at least one letter come from an M.D.

What Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Values

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions