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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine

Brooklyn, NY

Admissions Statistics

8.8%

Acceptance Rate

6,596

Applied

1,075

Interviewed

581

Admitted (Est.)

201

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

514
10th: 508 Median: 514 90th: 520

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: August 28, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025

GPA

3.84
10th: 3.72 Median: 3.84 90th: 3.96

Minimum GPA: 3

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: June 30, 2025

Deadline: January 2, 2026

Fee: $100

Interview

Interview Invitations

August

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 2 minimum

Committee letters: Accepted

We prefer a Committee Letter or a Letter Packet; at least one of the letters should be from a science professor (biology, physics, or chemistry). Additional information is available via:https://www.downstate.edu/education-training/college-of-medicine/admissions/letters-of-recommendation.html

What SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine Values

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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