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State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Admissions Statistics

4.6%

Acceptance Rate

6,635

Applied

576

Interviewed

303

Admitted (Est.)

172

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

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

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: September 25, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025

GPA

3.82
10th: 3.7 Median: 3.82 90th: 3.94

Minimum GPA: 2.5
We do not have a minimum undergraduate GPA used to consider post-bacc or graduate-level course work. If students have taken additional coursework, it will be considered.

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: July-December 1st

Deadline: December 1st

Fee: $110

Interview

Interview Invitations

August

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 1 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

While we prefer a committee letter, we also accept letters from science faculty, supervisors, and clinical professionals you have worked with.

What State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine Values

State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College 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