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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Cleveland, OH

Admissions Statistics

4.9%

Acceptance Rate

8,441

Applied

772

Interviewed

413

Admitted (Est.)

215

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

518
10th: 512 Median: 518 90th: 524

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 26, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025

GPA

3.93
10th: 3.81 Median: 3.93 90th: 4.05

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: prior to taking or receiving your MCAT score

Deadline: 12/1/2025

Fee: $95

Interview

Interview Invitations

in late August 2025.

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

- 3-5 Letters of Recommendations. At least two should be from science advisors/professors; or - 1 Pre-Medical Committee evaluation letter will be accepted in lieu of the 3-5 individual letters. Some committee letters consist of a single letter, with no additional letters attached, while others include the committee letter as well as letters from other recommenders. If your committee provides the former, with no additional letters attached, then you will need to submit an additional two letters of recommendation, with at least one from a research advisor, science advisor, or science course instructor. The other letter can be from a recommender of your choice. Please check with your premedical committee if you are unsure which format they provide. - 1 letter from a research mentor is required for the College Program and MSTP.

What Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Values

Case Western Reserve University 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