How hard is it to get into medical school in New York?
The fourteen New York schools reporting both numbers took 100,844 applications for 1,970 seats, about 51 applications for every place. State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine has the shortest odds of the group at 13 applications per seat.
| School | Applications | Class size | Applications per seat | Share who enrol | Median MCAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine | 2,248 | 171 | 13 | 7.6% | 512 |
| Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo | 5,169 | 184 | 28 | 3.6% | 512 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine | 6,147 | 207 | 30 | 3.4% | 513 |
| Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University | 5,711 | 136 | 42 | 2.4% | 515 |
| Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | 7,008 | 140 | 50 | 2.0% | 521 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University | 9,782 | 183 | 53 | 1.9% | 515 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 8,272 | 152 | 54 | 1.8% | 519 |
| Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | 5,477 | 99 | 55 | 1.8% | 517 |
| New York Medical College | 12,223 | 220 | 56 | 1.8% | 517 |
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | 6,117 | 105 | 58 | 1.7% | 514 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | 7,884 | 106 | 74 | 1.3% | 520 |
| New York University Grossman School of Medicine | 8,316 | 100 | 83 | 1.2% | 522 |
| Albany Medical College | 12,496 | 143 | 87 | 1.1% | 511 |
| New York University Long Island School of Medicine | 3,994 | 24 | 166 | 0.6% | 514 |
Share who enrol is the class divided by the applications, so it sits below a school's acceptance rate, because schools admit more people than take up a place. It is the closest figure the published numbers support.
These are the odds across everyone who applied, so a score at or above a school's median shortens them considerably. The schools that admit at the lowest medians nationally and your own chances of getting in both go further into it.
Medical schools in New York at a glance
All sixteen medical schools in New York are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Each figure is the most recent one the school has published.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University Grossman School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1841 | 522 | 3.96 | $4,150[1] | $4,150[1] | 100 | 10 | 10% |
| Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | MD | AMCAS | 1767 | 521 | 3.93 | $78,052 | $78,052 | 140 | 12 | 11.1% |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | MD | AMCAS | 1898 | 520 | 3.91 | $78,709 | $78,709 | 106 | 5 | 11% |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | MD | AMCAS | 1963 | 519 | 3.89 | $72,614 | $72,614 | 152 | 6 | 10.5% |
| Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | MD | AMCAS | 2008 | 517 | 3.86 | $64,215 | $64,215 | 99 | 3 | 21.7% |
| New York Medical College | MD | AMCAS | 1860 | 517 | 3.75 | $70,454 | $70,454 | 220 | 1 | 9.46% |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University | MD | AMCAS | 1955 | 515 | 3.86 | $69,673 | $69,673 | 183 | 23 | 10.5% |
| Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University | MD | AMCAS | 1971 | 515 | 3.89 | $54,744 | $76,874 | 136 | n/a | 21.1% |
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | MD | AMCAS | 1925 | 514 | 3.89 | $75,289 | $75,289 | 105 | 3 | 11.2% |
| New York University Long Island School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 2019 | 514 | 3.84 | $4,350[1] | $4,350[1] | 24[2] | 6 | na |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1860 | 513 | 3.78 | $50,105 | $72,235 | 207 | 6 | na |
| State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1834 | 512 | 3.77 | $50,114 | $71,604 | 171 | n/a | 14.23% |
| Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo | MD | AMCAS | 1846 | 512 | 3.73 | $51,141 | $73,271 | 184 | n/a | 9.87% |
| Albany Medical College | MD | AMCAS | 1839 | 511 | 3.77 | $63,369 | $63,369 | 143 | 7 | na |
| New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine | do | AACOMAS | 1977 | 506 | 3.62 | $65,730 | $65,730 | n/a | 11 | na |
| Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine | do | AACOMAS | 2007 | 506 | 3.47 | $64,240 | $64,240 | 135 | 1 | na |
- NYU covers tuition for all MD students, so what is left is fees rather than tuition.
- A three-year primary care program, which is why the class is far smaller than a conventional MD intake.
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What medical schools in New York look for
Median MCAT across New York runs from 506 at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine to 522 at New York University Grossman 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 3.47 and 3.96 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 $4,150 at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and reaches $78,709 at Weill Cornell Medical College. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
They do not all use the same application. It is AMCAS for fourteen, AACOMAS for two. Applying across services means duplicating work, so check which one each school on your list takes before you start.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The thirteen schools here we hold prompts for ask 94 essays between them, from 1 up to 23 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
Two of the sixteen award a DO alongside the MD programs. Both lead to licensure and residency, and DO programs generally admit at lower median scores, which is why they belong on most lists. The medical schools that admit at the lowest medians covers that ground nationally.
Between them these programs read about 100,844 applications a year for roughly 2,105 seats, near enough 48 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. New York University Grossman School of Medicine asks for 3, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Five of them interview by MMI, which rewards different preparation from a conversational panel. 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, New York University Grossman School of Medicine places highest at 2. 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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New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 10/10
Founded in 1841, NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a private institution renowned for its innovative research and forward-thinking curriculum. Located in New York City, it’s a leader in shaping the future of healthcare.
Median GPA
3.96
Median MCAT
522
Location
New York
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$4,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,150
Class Size
100
US News Ranking (Research)
2
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
48
Total Applicants
8,316
Secondaries Required
3
Interview Rate
10%
Interview Format
online/virtual mmi format
Address
550 1st Avenue, 10016
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Competitiveness: 9.6/10
Founded in 1767, Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is a private leader in medical innovation, known for groundbreaking research and a patient-centered approach.
Median GPA
3.93
Median MCAT
522
Location
New York
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$78,052
Out-of-State Tuition
$78,052
Class Size
140
US News Ranking (Research)
3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
75
Total Applicants
7,008
Secondaries Required
7
Interview Rate
11.1%
Interview Format
virtual, one-on-one
Address
630 W 168th Street, 10032
Weill Cornell Medical College
Competitiveness: 9/10
Founded in 1898, Weill Cornell Medical College is a private institution in New York City known for its pioneering research and patient-centered approach. With innovative programs and a focus on shaping healthcare’s future, it’s where passion meets progress.
Median GPA
3.91
Median MCAT
520
Location
New York
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$78,709
Out-of-State Tuition
$78,709
Class Size
106
US News Ranking (Research)
14
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
45
Total Applicants
7,884
Secondaries Required
4
Interview Rate
11%
Interview Format
Two virtual 30-minute interviews
Address
1300 York Avenue, 10065
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Competitiveness: 8.8/10
Founded in 1963, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a private institution in New York City known for its innovative research and focus on personalized medicine. It’s where groundbreaking science and real-world impact converge to shape the future of healthcare.
Median GPA
3.89
Median MCAT
518
Location
New York
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$72,614
Out-of-State Tuition
$72,614
Class Size
152
US News Ranking (Research)
11
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
71
Total Applicants
8,272
Secondaries Required
4
Interview Rate
10.5%
Interview Format
Two thirty-minute open file interviews
Address
1 Gustave L. Levy Place, 10029
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Competitiveness: 7.1/10
Founded in 1925, the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is a private institution known for its innovative research and hands-on approach. Located in Rochester, NY, it’s where students shape the future of healthcare through cutting-edge education and a collaborative community.
Median GPA
3.89
Median MCAT
517
Location
Rochester
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$75,289
Out-of-State Tuition
$75,289
Class Size
105
US News Ranking (Research)
37
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
26
Total Applicants
6,117
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
11.2%
Interview Format
Two individual interviews and one 30 minute small group session
Address
601 Elmwood Avenue, 14642
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Competitiveness: 6.8/10
Founded in 1955, Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a private institution in the Bronx, renowned for groundbreaking research and training future healthcare leaders. It’s where innovation and impact meet in medicine.
Median GPA
3.86
Median MCAT
516
Location
Bronx
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$69,673
Out-of-State Tuition
$69,673
Class Size
183
US News Ranking (Research)
37
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
56
Total Applicants
9,782
Secondaries Required
43
Interview Rate
10.5%
Interview Format
virtual interview
Address
1300 Morris Park Avenue, 10461
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Competitiveness: 6.4/10
Founded in 1971, the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook is where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. With hands-on training, top-ranked hospitals, and an innovation-driven culture, students don’t just learn medicine—they reinvent it.
Median GPA
3.89
Median MCAT
517
Location
Stony Brook
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$54,744
Out-of-State Tuition
$76,874
Class Size
136
US News Ranking (Research)
53
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
5,711
Secondaries Required
3
Interview Rate
21.1%
Interview Format
virtual interviews
Address
101 Nicolls Road, 11794
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Competitiveness: 6.2/10
Founded in 2008, the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a private institution blending top-tier education with real-world training from day one. Backed by Hofstra University and Northwell Health, it’s not just keeping up with medicine’s future—it’s shaping it.
Median GPA
3.86
Median MCAT
519
Location
Hempstead
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$64,215
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,215
Class Size
99
US News Ranking (Research)
64
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
5,477
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
21.7%
Interview Format
MMI
Address
500 Hofstra Blvd, 11549
New York University Long Island School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 4.1/10
Founded in 2019, NYU Long Island School of Medicine offers a tuition-free, three-year MD program with hands-on training at NYU Langone, accelerating future doctors' careers in primary care.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
515
Location
Mineola
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$4,350
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,350
Class Size
24
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
3,994
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
na
Interview Format
MMI , interactive team-based group activity
Address
550 1st Avenue New York, 10016
State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 4.0/10
Founded in 1834, SUNY Upstate’s Norton College of Medicine is a public leader in medical education and research. Based in Syracuse, it trains doctors to innovate, serve, and shape the future of healthcare where it matters most.
Median GPA
3.77
Median MCAT
511
Location
Syracuse
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$50,114
Out-of-State Tuition
$71,604
Class Size
171
US News Ranking (Research)
87
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
2,248
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
14.23%
Interview Format
mmi
Address
750 East Adams Street, 13210
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Competitiveness: 3.9/10
Founded in 1846, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is a public institution where medical innovation meets hands-on learning. Located in Buffalo’s vibrant medical corridor, it’s a hub for cutting-edge research, top-tier training, and real-world impact. Here, students don’t just study medicine—they advance it.
Median GPA
3.73
Median MCAT
512
Location
Buffalo
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$51,141
Out-of-State Tuition
$73,271
Class Size
184
US News Ranking (Research)
74
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
90
Total Applicants
5,169
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
9.87%
Interview Format
Two one-on-one interviews
Address
3620 Bailey Avenue, 14214
New York Medical College
Competitiveness: 3.5/10
Founded in 1860, New York Medical College is a private powerhouse in medical education, research, and public health. Located in Westchester, it offers world-class training with a strong focus on serving diverse communities. From cutting-edge biotech to hands-on clinical experience, NYMC students don’t just study medicine—they lead it, shape it, and push it forward.
Median GPA
3.75
Median MCAT
516
Location
Valhalla
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$70,454
Out-of-State Tuition
$70,454
Class Size
220
US News Ranking (Research)
93
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
12,223
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
9.46%
Interview Format
mmi
Address
40 Sunshine Cottage Road, 10595
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.1/10
Founded in 1860, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, NY is a public institution shaping future doctors through hands-on training and innovative research. Make an impact—start here.
Median GPA
3.78
Median MCAT
514
Location
Brooklyn
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$50,105
Out-of-State Tuition
$72,235
Class Size
207
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
6,147
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
na
Interview Format
in-person/conducted virtually interview
Address
450 Clarkson Avenue, 11203
Albany Medical College
Competitiveness: 2.5/10
Founded in 1839, Albany Medical College is a private institution in Albany, NY, known for its commitment to shaping compassionate, innovative healthcare leaders. With a focus on cutting-edge research, hands-on clinical training, and community-centered care, it’s where students are empowered to make a difference from day one. Your path to impact starts here.
Median GPA
3.77
Median MCAT
510
Location
Albany
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$63,369
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,369
Class Size
143
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
12,496
Secondaries Required
7
Interview Rate
na
Interview Format
Virtual Multiple Mini Interview
Address
43 New Scotland Avenue, 12208
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 1.4/10
Founded in 1977, NYITCOM is a private osteopathic medical school in New York and Arkansas. It blends research, clinical training, and holistic care to shape the future of medicine. Start your journey here.
Median GPA
3.62
Median MCAT
506
Location
Old Westbury
Degree
do
In-State Tuition
$65,730
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,730
Class Size
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
na
Interview Format
Traditional interview with faculty/alumni
Address
101 Northern Blvd Glen Head, 11545
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 1.3/10
Founded in 2007, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private school in NYC focused on community service, innovative research, and holistic care. It’s where future doctors gain the skills to make a real impact. Start here.
Median GPA
3.47
Median MCAT
506
Location
New York
Degree
do
In-State Tuition
$64,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,240
Class Size
135
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
Secondaries Required
1
Interview Rate
na
Interview Format
Panel interview
Address
230 W 125th Street, 10027
Common questions about medical schools in New York
How many medical schools are in New York?
Sixteen medical schools. Fourteen award an MD and two award a DO. 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 New York?
Median MCAT runs from 506 to 522, so a score at or above 515 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 New York?
Medians land between 3.47 and 3.96. 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 New York?
In-state tuition runs from $4,150 a year at New York University Grossman School of Medicine to $78,709 at Weill Cornell Medical College, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which New York medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 506. 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 New York?
Schools here report roughly 100,844 applications against about 2,105 seats, which works out near one place for every 48 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 New York medical schools use?
Amcas for fourteen, aacomas for two. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do New York medical schools ask for?
Across the thirteen we hold prompts for, 94 in total, ranging from 1 to 23 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. 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 New York?
Yes. New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine award a DO rather than an MD. Osteopathic programs lead to the same licensure and compete for the same residencies, and they generally admit at lower median MCAT and GPA, so leaving them off a list narrows your options for no good reason. The table above shows their numbers beside the MD programs.
Can you get into a medical school in New York with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.47 and 3.96, 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 New York?
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 Northeast with a medical school, on the same figures: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including the South, 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 New York 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 New York? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.