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University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

San Juan, PR

Admissions Statistics

16.1%

Acceptance Rate

635

Applied

153

Interviewed

0

Admitted (Est.)

102

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

504
10th: 498 Median: 504 90th: 510

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: September 19, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025

GPA

3.83
10th: 3.71 Median: 3.83 90th: 3.95

Minimum GPA: 3
Minimum general grade point average of 3.00, based on an A=4.00 scale (includes all courses taken at college/university level).

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: STARTING ON SEPTEMBER 1ST 2025

Deadline: December 01, 2025

Fee: $30

Interview

Interview Invitations

Interview invitations are sent by email or phone, beginning in the last two weeks of November.

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

2 science professors and one general course professor. Optional

What University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Values

University of Puerto Rico 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