Albany Medical College
#92 in Best Medical Schools
#10 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#20 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1838, Albany Medical College is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Albany, NY.
Albany Medical College is ranked 92nd in Best Medical Schools, 10th in Lowest Acceptance Rate, and 20th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Albany Medical College along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Albany Medical College is 510 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Albany Medical College is 3.8 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Albany Medical College is $63,490 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Albany Medical College is 1.00% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 603 medical school students have enrolled to Albany Medical College for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Albany Medical College Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Albany Medical College is $63,490. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 4.64% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Albany Medical College's tuition is 11.90% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 15.7% lower than average tuition of New York medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Albany Medical College is $28,695. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $28,820.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $23,510 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,270.
| Albany Medical College Tuition & Fees | $63,490 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| New York Private Medical School Average | $75,298 |
| Living Costs | $23,510 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,270 |
| Books & Supplies | $554 |
| Graduate Program | $28,820 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Albany Medical College is 510. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Albany Medical College is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.8 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Albany Medical College | 510 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| New York Medical Schools | 516 |
| GPA - Albany Medical College | 3.8 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| New York Medical Schools | 3.81 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Albany Medical College is 1.00% where 14,157 applicants have applied to and 141 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Albany Medical College is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 14,157 | 2,067 (14.6%) |
12,090 (85.4%) |
5,974 (42.2%) |
8,098 (57.2%) |
| Enrolled | 141 | 47 (33.3%) |
94 (66.7%) |
63 (44.7%) |
77 (54.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.00% | 2.28% | 0.78% | 1.06% | 0.95% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| New York Medical Schools | 8.35% | 10.25% | 7.57% | 8.43% | 8.31% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 141 first-time students have enrolled in Albany Medical College.By residency, 33.3% of new students is New York residents and 66.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.6% of enrolled students is women and 44.7% is men students.
A total of 603 students have enrolled to Albany Medical College. By gender, there are 268 male and 332 female students at Albany Medical College.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 603 |
| Men Students | 268 |
| Women Students | 332 |
| First-time Students | 141 |