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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Newark, NJ

Admissions Statistics

5.4%

Acceptance Rate

6,611

Applied

719

Interviewed

355

Admitted (Est.)

172

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

515
10th: 509 Median: 515 90th: 521

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: December 26, 2020
Latest MCAT Considered: December 31, 2025

GPA

3.87
10th: 3.75 Median: 3.87 90th: 3.99

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Deadline: Preferred within 2 weeks of receipt but no later than 12/15/25

Fee: $95

Interview

Interview Invitations

June 30, 2025

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 10 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

A pre-medical committee packet is preferred by the NJMS Committee on Admissions. If your school does not have a pre-medical committee, a minimum of (2) science and (1) non-science recommendation letters from letter writers who can assess your academic potential for medical school are required.

What Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Values

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 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