Loma Linda University School of Medicine
#86 in Best Medical Schools
#48 in Largest Medical Schools
Founded in 1909, Loma Linda University School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Loma Linda, CA.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine is ranked 86th in Best Medical Schools and 48th in Largest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Loma Linda University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 511 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 3.92 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is $71,746 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 3.12% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 766 medical school students have enrolled to Loma Linda University School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Loma Linda University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is $71,746. The 2027 tuition & fees is decreased by -0.12% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Loma Linda University School of Medicine's tuition is 0.44% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.0% lower than average tuition of California medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Loma Linda University is $29,960. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $34,460.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $19,063 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $4,015.
| Loma Linda University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $71,746 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| California Private Medical School Average | $73,994 |
| Living Costs | $19,063 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,015 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,523 |
| Undergraduate Program | $29,960 |
| Graduate Program | $34,460 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 511. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Loma Linda University School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.92 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Loma Linda University School of Medicine | 511 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| California Medical Schools | 514 |
| GPA - Loma Linda University School of Medicine | 3.92 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| California Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is 3.12% where 5,642 applicants have applied to and 176 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at LLU School of Medicine is average 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,642 | 2,703 (47.9%) |
2,939 (52.1%) |
2,561 (45.4%) |
3,058 (54.2%) |
| Enrolled | 176 | 78 (44.3%) |
98 (55.7%) |
85 (48.3%) |
90 (51.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.12% | 2.89% | 3.34% | 3.32% | 2.94% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| California Medical Schools | 1.71% | 2.26% | 0.79% | 1.74% | 1.70% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 176 first-time students have enrolled in Loma Linda University School of Medicine.By residency, 44.3% of new students is California residents and 55.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 51.1% of enrolled students is women and 48.3% is men students.
A total of 766 students have enrolled to Loma Linda University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 397 male and 368 female students at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 766 |
| Men Students | 397 |
| Women Students | 368 |
| First-time Students | 176 |