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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Admissions Statistics

2.7%

Acceptance Rate

12,102

Applied

700

Interviewed

326

Admitted (Est.)

149

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

510
10th: 504 Median: 510 90th: 516

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 4, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: December 31, 2025

GPA

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

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: by invitation beginning July, 2025

Deadline: December 15, 2025

Fee: $90

Interview

Interview Invitations

August of the year previous to matriculation.

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 4 minimum , 6 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

If the applicant's college or university has a pre-health committee or pre-health office that submits recommendation letter(s), the applicant is able but not required to use their service. If the applicant's college or university does not have a pre-health committee or pre-health office, or the applicant chooses not to use their service, the applicant is required to submit a minimum of four recommendation letters (maximum of six) using the guidelines outline on the admissions website ( https://med.psu.edu/md/apply/process ).

What Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Values

Pennsylvania State 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