University of Kansas School of Medicine
#89 in Best Medical Schools
#25 in Largest Medical Schools
#42 in Oldest Medical Schools
#45 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1880, University of Kansas School of Medicine is a Public school located in Kansas City, KS.
University of Kansas School of Medicine is ranked 89th in Best Medical Schools, 25th in Largest Medical Schools, 42nd in Oldest Medical Schools, and 45th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Kansas School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 3.84 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Kansas School of Medicine is $73,800 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 4.24% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 879 medical school students have enrolled to University of Kansas School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Kansas School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Kansas School of Medicine is $44,368 for Kansas residents and $73,800 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is decreased by -2.82% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Kansas School of Medicine's tuition is 13.41% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of Kansas 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 Kansas is $12,102 for Kansas residents and $30,432 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $11,971 for Kansas residents and $27,146 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $28,200 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $5,500.
| Kansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $44,368 | $73,800 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Kansas Public Medical School Average | $44,368 | $73,800 |
| Living Costs | $28,200 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,500 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $12,102 | $30,432 |
| Graduate Program | $11,971 | $27,146 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Kansas 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 around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Kansas School of Medicine | 509 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Kansas Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - University of Kansas School of Medicine | 3.84 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Kansas Medical Schools | 3.84 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Kansas School of Medicine is 4.24% where 4,978 applicants have applied to and 211 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Kansas School of Medicine is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 4,978 | 428 (8.6%) |
4,550 (91.4%) |
2,340 (47.0%) |
2,618 (52.6%) |
| Enrolled | 211 | 172 (81.5%) |
39 (18.5%) |
84 (39.8%) |
125 (59.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.24% | 40.18% | 0.86% | 3.59% | 4.77% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Kansas Medical Schools | 4.24% | 40.17% | 0.86% | 3.59% | 4.77% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 211 first-time students have enrolled in University of Kansas School of Medicine.By residency, 81.5% of new students is Kansas residents and 18.5% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 59.2% of enrolled students is women and 39.8% is men students.
A total of 879 students have enrolled to University of Kansas School of Medicine. By gender, there are 395 male and 478 female students at University of Kansas School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 879 |
| Men Students | 395 |
| Women Students | 478 |
| First-time Students | 211 |