University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
#7 in Best Medical Schools
Founded in 1927, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL. It is the graduate medical school at University of Chicago. Pritzker School of Medicine is ranked 7th in Best Medical Schools. The following statements briefly introduce Pritzker School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Pritzker School of Medicine is 519 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 511.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Pritzker School of Medicine is 3.84 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.75.
- The 2023 medical school tuition at Pritzker School of Medicine is $59,052 - the average medical school tuition is $61,378.
- The acceptance rate* at Pritzker School of Medicine is 1.22% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 6.30%.
- Total 430 medical school students have enrolled to Pritzker School of Medicine for academic year 2020-2021.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2023 University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is $59,052. The 2023 tuition & fees is decreased by -1.58% compared to the previous year rate (2022). University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine's tuition is 6.12% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 6.5% lower than average tuition of Illinois medical schools.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $24,595.
| University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $59,052 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $62,900 |
| Illinois Private Medical School Average | $63,156 |
| Living Costs | $24,595 |
| Undergraduate Program | $62,241 |
| Graduate Program | $63,936 |
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 Pritzker School of Medicine is $379,151 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 | $59,998 | $59,279 | $78,810 | $78,822 | $276,909 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $19,026 | $16,308 | $21,836 | $25,244 | $82,414 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,950 | $1,800 | $852 | $5,802 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $3,389 | $2,901 | $3,868 | $3,868 | $14,026 |
| COA | $83,613 | $80,438 | $106,314 | $108,786 | $379,151 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Pritzker School of Medicine is 519. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Pritzker School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.84 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.73).
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine | 519 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 514 |
| GPA - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine | 3.84 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.73 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 3.66 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2022 acceptance rate at Pritzker School of Medicine is 1.22% where 7,361 applicants have applied to and 90 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school. The acceptance rate at Pritzker School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.52%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 7,361 | 869 (11.8%) |
6,492 (88.2%) |
3,401 (46.2%) |
3,953 (53.7%) |
| Enrolled | 90 | 20 (22.2%) |
70 (77.8%) |
40 (44.4%) |
49 (54.4%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.22% | 2.30% | 1.08% | 1.18% | 1.24% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.52% | 10.29% | 1.04% | 3.48% | 3.56% |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.38% | 4.42% | 1.16% | 2.27% | 2.46% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 90 first-time students have enrolled in Pritzker School of Medicine.By residency, 22.2% of new students is Illinois residents and 77.8% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.4% of enrolled students is women and 44.4% is men students.
A total of 430 students have enrolled to Pritzker School of Medicine. By gender, there are 202 male and 227 female students at Pritzker School of Medicine.
| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 430 |
| Men Students | 202 |
| Women Students | 227 |
| First-time Students | 90 |