Medical schools in Minnesota at a glance
All two medical schools in Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1972 | 520 | 3.94 | $99,396 | $99,396 | 106 | 4 | 14.2% |
| University of Minnesota Medical School | MD | AMCAS | 1888 | 512 | 3.8 | $73,734 | $92,219 | 239 | 5 | 42.2% IS, 5.6% OOS |
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What medical schools in Minnesota look for
Median MCAT across Minnesota runs from 512 at University of Minnesota Medical School to 520 at Mayo Clinic Alix 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 3.80 and 3.94 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 one schools reporting both figures interview in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state ones, averaging 42.2% against 5.6%. Residency counts for a lot here. Applying from outside Minnesota means leaning on schools that take out-of-state students in numbers.
For residents, tuition starts at $73,734 at University of Minnesota Medical School and reaches $99,396 at Mayo Clinic Alix 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 two.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The two schools here we hold prompts for ask 9 essays between them, from 4 up to 5 at University of Minnesota Medical School. 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 10,328 applications a year for roughly 345 seats, near enough 30 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. University of Minnesota Medical School asks for 3 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, Mayo Clinic Alix 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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University of Minnesota Medical School
Competitiveness: 5.7/10
Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School is a leading public institution known for innovation and world-class research. Located in Minneapolis, it offers students cutting-edge facilities, diverse clinical experiences, and a focus on shaping the future of medicine through precision care and global health.
Median GPA
3.8
Median MCAT
512
Location
Minneapolis
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$73,734
Out-of-State Tuition
$92,219
Class Size
239
US News Ranking (Research)
2
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
2
Total Applicants
5,261
Secondaries Required
3 required
Interview Rate
42.2% IS, 5.6% OOS
Interview Format
one-on-one interview
Address
420 Delaware Street SE , 55455
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 9.0/10
Founded in 1972, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine is a private institution that blends world-class education with groundbreaking research. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, it offers students hands-on experience at Mayo Clinic, one of the world’s leading healthcare systems, empowering them to shape the future of medicine from day one.
Median GPA
3.94
Median MCAT
521
Location
Rochester
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$99,396
Out-of-State Tuition
$99,396
Class Size
106
US News Ranking (Research)
1
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
1
Total Applicants
5,067
Secondaries Required
2 required
Interview Rate
14.2%
Interview Format
30-minute two, virtual, one-on-one, partially blinded, interviews
Address
12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, 33612
Common questions about medical schools in Minnesota
How many medical schools are in Minnesota?
Two 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 Minnesota?
Median MCAT runs from 512 to 520, so a score at or above 520 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 Minnesota?
Medians land between 3.80 and 3.94. 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 Minnesota as a resident?
On the interview data above, yes. Across the one schools reporting both, in-state applicants reach interview at 42.2% against 5.6% 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 Minnesota?
In-state tuition runs from $73,734 a year at University of Minnesota Medical School to $99,396 at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Minnesota medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, University of Minnesota Medical School admits at the lowest score of the group at 512. 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 Minnesota?
Schools here report roughly 10,328 applications against about 345 seats, which works out near one place for every 30 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 Minnesota medical schools use?
Amcas 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 Minnesota medical schools ask for?
Across the two we hold prompts for, 9 in total, ranging from 4 to 5 at University of Minnesota Medical School. 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 Minnesota?
No. Every program in Minnesota 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 Minnesota with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.80 and 3.94, 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 Minnesota?
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 Midwest with a medical school, on the same figures: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.