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Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Admissions Statistics

4.4%

Acceptance Rate

6,288

Applied

800

Interviewed

275

Admitted (Est.)

154

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

522
10th: 516 Median: 522 90th: 528

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 27, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025

GPA

3.97
10th: 3.85 Median: 3.97 90th: 4.09

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Online, upon receipt of verified primary application from AMCAS

Deadline: November 15, 2025 at 11:59pm ET

Fee: $100

Interview

Interview Invitations

September

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum

Committee letters: Accepted

Composite or committee: Individual letter/letter packet from a pre-health advisor or career service office, with or without additional letters attached. - OR - A minimum of three (3) letters from faculty members who know the applicant well; at least one must come from a science faculty member with whom the applicant has taken courses.

What Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Values

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 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