Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
#5 in Best Medical Schools
#5 in Highest MCAT Scores
#1 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1765, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Philadelphia, PA. It is the graduate medical school at University of Pennsylvania. Perelman School of Medicine is ranked 5th in Best Medical Schools, 5th in Highest MCAT Scores, and 1st in Oldest Medical Schools. The following statements briefly introduce Perelman School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Perelman School of Medicine is 521 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 511.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Perelman School of Medicine is 3.89 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.75.
- The 2023 medical school tuition at Perelman School of Medicine is $69,263 - the average medical school tuition is $61,378.
- The acceptance rate* at Perelman School of Medicine is 2.13% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 6.30%.
- Total 780 medical school students have enrolled to Perelman School of Medicine for academic year 2021-2022.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2023 Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is $69,263. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's tuition is 10.12% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 6.3% higher than average tuition of Pennsylvania medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania is $61,710. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $42,932.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $23,230 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,260.
| Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Tuition & Fees | $69,263 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $62,900 |
| Pennsylvania Private Medical School Average | $65,173 |
| Living Costs | $23,230 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,260 |
| Undergraduate Program | $61,710 |
| Graduate Program | $42,932 |
4-Yeras MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Perelman School of Medicine is $388,059 based on the current tuition rate. The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The next table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $69,263 | $69,263 | $69,263 | $69,263 | $277,052 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $23,230 | $27,876 | $29,276 | $20,907 | $101,289 |
| Books & Supplies | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,260 | $2,712 | $2,712 | $2,034 | $9,718 |
| COA | $94,753 | $99,851 | $101,251 | $92,204 | $388,059 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Perelman School of Medicine is 521. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Perelman School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.89 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.73).
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania | 521 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 514 |
| GPA - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania | 3.89 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.73 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 3.73 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2022 acceptance rate at Perelman School of Medicine is 2.13% where 7,327 applicants have applied to and 156 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school. The acceptance rate at Perelman School of Medicine is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.52%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 7,327 | 652 (8.9%) |
6,675 (91.1%) |
3,488 (47.6%) |
3,832 (52.3%) |
| Enrolled | 156 | 20 (12.8%) |
136 (87.2%) |
73 (46.8%) |
82 (52.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.13% | 3.06% | 2.04% | 2.09% | 2.14% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.52% | 10.29% | 1.04% | 3.48% | 3.56% |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 1.77% | 6.14% | 1.24% | 1.75% | 1.79% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 156 first-time students have enrolled in Perelman School of Medicine.By residency, 12.8% of new students is Pennsylvania residents and 87.2% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 52.6% of enrolled students is women and 46.8% is men students.
A total of 780 students have enrolled to Perelman School of Medicine. By gender, there are 394 male and 385 female students at Perelman School of Medicine.
| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 780 |
| Men Students | 394 |
| Women Students | 385 |
| First-time Students | 156 |