#8 in Best Medical Schools
#16 in Highest MCAT Scores
#7 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
Founded in 1908, Stanford University School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Stanford, CA.
Stanford University School of Medicine is ranked 8th in Best Medical Schools, 16th in Highest MCAT Scores, and 7th in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
The following statements briefly introduce Stanford University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Stanford University School of Medicine is 518 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at Stanford University School of Medicine is 3.89 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at Stanford University School of Medicine is $65,343 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at Stanford University School of Medicine is 1.01% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.35%.
  • Total 494 medical school students have enrolled to Stanford University School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 Stanford University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at Stanford University School of Medicine is $65,343. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Stanford University School of Medicine's tuition is 0.17% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.3% 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 Stanford University is $62,484. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $59,499.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $25,500 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $6,840.
Stanford University School of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Stanford University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees$65,343
U.S. Private Medical School Average$65,457
California Private Medical School Average$67,550
Living Costs$25,500
Miscellaneous expenses$6,840
Books & Supplies$1,635
Undergraduate Program$62,484
Graduate Program$59,499

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Stanford University School of Medicine is 518. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Stanford University 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 around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
Stanford University School of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - Stanford University School of Medicine518
U.S. Medical Schools512
California Medical Schools514
GPA - Stanford University School of Medicine3.89
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
California Medical Schools3.77

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at Stanford University School of Medicine is 1.01% where 8,837 applicants have applied to and 89 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Stanford School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
Stanford University School of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
CaliforniaOther StateMenWomen
Applicants8,837 2,872
(32.5%)
5,965
(67.5%)
4,251
(48.1%)
4,516
(51.1%)
Enrolled89 29
(32.6%)
60
(67.4%)
42
(47.2%)
45
(50.6%)
Acceptance Rate1.01% 1.01% 1.01% 0.99% 1.00%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
California Medical Schools2.23% 3.16% 1.08% 2.29% 2.21%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 89 first-time students have enrolled in Stanford University School of Medicine.By residency, 32.6% of new students is California residents and 67.4% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 50.6% of enrolled students is women and 47.2% is men students.
A total of 494 students have enrolled to Stanford University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 239 male and 253 female students at Stanford University School of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at Stanford University School of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment494
Men Students239
Women Students253
First-time Students89