Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania ranking, admission statistics, and notes

Admission statistics

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Admission process notes:
Perelman's Early Decision Program is extremely selective and very limited in scope. Students must meet the average GPA and MCAT of the previous entering class, provide a CV/resume and have valid reasons for matriculating into Perelman.

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Requirements notes:
Letters of recommendation filing options: Composite or committee: Individual letter/letter packet from a pre-health advisor or career service office, with or without additional letters attached. - OR - A minimum of three (3) letters from faculty members who know the applicant well; at least one must come from a science faculty member with whom the applicant has taken courses.

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GPA, MCAT notes:
Each applicant must take the Medical College Admission Test within three years of applying to the Perelman School of Medicine. The GPA range of the 2025 Entering Class is 3.25 - 4.00 and the MCAT range is 513 - 528.

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Deadlines notes:
Submissions for verification will begin on May 28. AMCAS will comence transmission of applications on June 26. The primary application deadline is October 15, at 11:59pm ET and and the secondary deadline is November 15, at 11:59pm ET. Complete applications must be submitted by November 15, 11:59 p.m. ET. The School of Medicine encourages prospective students to apply early to allow maximum time for the AMCAS verification process and receipt of required letters of recommendation.

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Tuition fees notes:
The base tuition for the MD program at the Perelman School of Medicine is $73,852. Combined with mandatory university and school fees, the total billable subtotal for most students is $80,511 per year

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