University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, NY
Admissions Statistics
5.2%
Acceptance Rate
5,925
Applied
600
Interviewed
310
Admitted (Est.)
102
Matriculated
MCAT & GPA Ranges
MCAT Score
518MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 19, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025
GPA
3.91Application Timeline
AMCAS Application
Earliest: 2025-05-27
Secondary Application
Sent: As soon as it's received
Deadline: 11/15/2025
Fee: $100
Interview Invitations
August of the year prior to matriculation. Interview invitations are sent via email.
Letters of Recommendation
Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum
Committee letters: Accepted
A pre-health advisor or committee letter is preferred if offered. If your school does not offer this, a minimum of 3 letters are required. We recommend 2 of the letters come from professors who have taught you. This should include at least one letter from a professor in a science course. A letter from a research setting or community outreach experience is recommended. If you have worked in a significant capacity to support yourself, a letter from your direct supervisor will augment your application.
What University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Values
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 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