Medical schools in Connecticut at a glance
All three medical schools in Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1810 | 521 | 3.92 | $100,935 | $100,935 | 104 | 6 | 9.9% IS, 9.2% OOS |
| University of Connecticut School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1961 | 513 | 3.84 | $73,887 | $105,098 | 110 | 4 | 7.38% |
| Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University | MD | AMCAS | 2010 | 511 | 3.77 | $94,618 | $94,618 | 94 | n/a | 15.0% IS, 3.1% OOS |
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What medical schools in Connecticut look for
Median MCAT across Connecticut runs from 511 at Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University to 521 at Yale 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 3.77 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.
All two schools reporting both figures interview in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state ones, averaging 12.4% against 6.1%. Residency counts for a lot here. Applying from outside Connecticut means leaning on schools that take out-of-state students in numbers.
For residents, tuition starts at $73,887 at University of Connecticut School of Medicine and reaches $100,935 at Yale 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 two schools here we hold prompts for ask 10 essays between them, from 4 up to 6 at Yale 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 17,796 applications a year for roughly 308 seats, near enough 58 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. Yale School of Medicine asks for 2, 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, Yale School of Medicine places highest at 1. 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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Yale School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 9.4/10
Founded in 1810, Yale School of Medicine is a private institution known for its innovation and impact in healthcare. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the school combines cutting-edge research with a collaborative, supportive environment. Yale’s unique approach to medical education, including the Yale System, focuses on creativity and critical thinking. With groundbreaking work in fields like neuroscience and cancer research, Yale is shaping the future of medicine and training leaders who will change the world.
Median GPA
3.92
Median MCAT
522
Location
New Haven
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$100,935
Out-of-State Tuition
$100,935
Class Size
104
US News Ranking (Research)
1
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
1
Total Applicants
6,338
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
9.9% IS, 9.2% OOS
Interview Format
Virtual, one-on-one, open-file interviews
Address
333 Cedar St, 06510
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 5.1/10
Founded in 1961, the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is a public institution in Farmington, Connecticut. Known for its strong focus on research and hands-on learning, UConn Med trains doctors who are ready to lead in areas like genetics, infectious disease, and primary care. With a focus on both innovation and patient care, UConn is shaping the future of medicine.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
514
Location
Farmington
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$73,887
Out-of-State Tuition
$105,098
Class Size
110
US News Ranking (Research)
2
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
2
Total Applicants
4,028
Secondaries Required
3
Interview Rate
7.38%
Interview Format
One-on-one and group interview
Address
200 Academic Way, 06032
Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Competitiveness: 3.1/10
Founded in 2010, the Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University is a private school in Hamden, Connecticut. With a focus on hands-on learning, early clinical experience, and community service, Netter trains doctors who are skilled and compassionate. The school’s modern facilities and emphasis on wellness make it a great place for future doctors to grow and make an impact in healthcare.
Median GPA
3.77
Median MCAT
514
Location
North Haven
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$94,618
Out-of-State Tuition
$94,618
Class Size
94
US News Ranking (Research)
3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
3
Total Applicants
7,430
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
15.0% IS, 3.1% OOS
Interview Format
virtually via Zoom, five hours
Address
370 Bassett Rd , 06473
Common questions about medical schools in Connecticut
How many medical schools are in Connecticut?
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 Connecticut?
Median MCAT runs from 511 to 521, so a score at or above 513 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 Connecticut?
Medians land between 3.77 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.
Is it easier to get into medical school in Connecticut as a resident?
On the interview data above, yes. Across the two schools reporting both, in-state applicants reach interview at 12.4% against 6.1% for out-of-state. Applying from elsewhere means weighting your list toward programs that take out-of-state students in numbers.
How much does medical school cost in Connecticut?
In-state tuition runs from $73,887 a year at University of Connecticut School of Medicine to $100,935 at Yale School of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Connecticut medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University admits at the lowest score of the group at 511. 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 Connecticut?
Schools here report roughly 17,796 applications against about 308 seats, which works out near one place for every 58 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut medical schools ask for?
Across the two we hold prompts for, 10 in total, ranging from 4 to 6 at Yale 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 Connecticut?
No. Every program in Connecticut 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 Connecticut with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.77 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 Connecticut?
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: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.