Medical schools in Maryland at a glance
All three medical schools in Maryland are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1893 | 522 | 3.92 | $64,600 | $64,600 | 120 | 7 | 14.02% |
| University of Maryland School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1807 | 514 | 3.70 | $19,866 | $34,810 | 147 | 10 | 8.92 |
| Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1972 | 510 | 3.70 | n/a | n/a | 176 | 3 | N/A |
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What medical schools in Maryland look for
Median MCAT across Maryland runs from 510 at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine to 522 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.70 and 3.92 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
For residents, tuition starts at $19,866 at University of Maryland School of Medicine and reaches $64,600 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
Every school here takes its application through AMCAS, so one submission reaches all three.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The three schools here we hold prompts for ask 20 essays between them, from 3 up to 10 at University of Maryland School of Medicine. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
Between them these programs read about 15,065 applications a year for roughly 443 seats, near enough 34 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine asks for 5 required, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
On the US News research ranking, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine places highest at 3. Rankings shift little from year to year and matter far less than fit, funding and where you want to train, though they do shape how competitive a given cycle feels.
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 9.9/10
Founded in 1893, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education. A private institution in Baltimore, it’s where innovation thrives, with a world-class faculty and a legacy of pioneering breakthroughs. From cutting-edge research to hands-on patient care, Hopkins is where the future of medicine takes shape.
Median GPA
3.92
Median MCAT
521
Location
Baltimore
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$64,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,600
Class Size
120
US News Ranking (Research)
3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
52
Total Applicants
6.350
Secondaries Required
5 required
Interview Rate
14.02%
Interview Format
MD/MBA applicant receives two interviews. MD-PhD applicants receive 5 interviews
Address
733 North Broadway, MD 21205
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 6.9/10
Founded in 1807, the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is a public powerhouse of medical innovation. From pioneering trauma care to groundbreaking transplants, it’s where history meets cutting-edge science. Nestled in Baltimore, UMSOM isn’t just training doctors—it’s shaping the future of medicine.
Median GPA
3.70
Median MCAT
513
Location
Baltimore
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$19,865.50
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,809.50
Class Size
147
US News Ranking (Research)
29
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
15
Total Applicants
6,017
Secondaries Required
8 required, 3 if applicable
Interview Rate
8.92
Interview Format
Two interviews are conducted in a one-on-one format
Address
655 W Baltimore S, MD 21201
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.8/10
Founded in 1972, the Uniformed Services University (USU) F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine is the nation’s only federal medical school—where medicine meets mission. From combat care to global health, USU trains future military and public health leaders to serve and innovate.
Median GPA
3.70
Median MCAT
511
Location
Bethesda
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Class Size
176
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
2,698
Secondaries Required
3 required
Interview Rate
N/A
Interview Format
Two individual thirty-minute interviews.
Address
4301 Jones Bridge Road, MD 20814
Common questions about medical schools in Maryland
How many medical schools are in Maryland?
Three medical schools. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Maryland?
Median MCAT runs from 510 to 522, so a score at or above 514 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Maryland?
Medians land between 3.70 and 3.92. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
How much does medical school cost in Maryland?
In-state tuition runs from $19,866 a year at University of Maryland School of Medicine to $64,600 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Maryland medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 510. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Maryland?
Schools here report roughly 15,065 applications against about 443 seats, which works out near one place for every 34 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Maryland medical schools use?
Amcas for three. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do Maryland medical schools ask for?
Across the three we hold prompts for, 20 in total, ranging from 3 to 10 at University of Maryland School of Medicine. Secondaries arrive within days of a verified application and the turnaround runs to about two weeks, so prewriting is the difference between a considered essay and a rushed one. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle.
Are there DO schools in Maryland?
No. Every program in Maryland awards an MD. Osteopathic programs elsewhere generally admit at lower median scores, so add them to a list built around this state.
Can you get into a medical school in Maryland with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.70 and 3.92, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Maryland?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the South with a medical school, on the same figures: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the Midwest, the West, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Maryland are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Maryland? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.