Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Competitiveness: 5.1/10
Founded in 1954, Rutgers NJMS is New Jersey’s first med school, blending top-tier research, real-world training, and a mission to serve. Based in Newark with NYC nearby, it’s where future doctors learn, lead, and make an impact.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
515
Location
Newark
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$50,246
Out-of-State Tuition
$77,090
Class Size
174
US News Ranking (Research)
74
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
5,904
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
25.9%
Interview Format
early decision interview, regular decision interview
Address
185 S Orange Avenue, 07103
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Competitiveness: 4.6/10
Founded in 1961, Rutgers RWJMS blends cutting-edge research, hands-on training, and community impact. Based in central New Jersey, this public powerhouse prepares future doctors to lead, innovate, and change lives.
Median GPA
3.78
Median MCAT
513
Location
New Brunswick
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$49,490
Out-of-State Tuition
$76,334
Class Size
165
US News Ranking (Research)
68
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
5,527
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
21.1%
Interview Format
mmi
Address
675 Hoes Lane W Piscataway, 08854
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Competitiveness: 3.3/10
Founded in 2012, CMSRU is a public, mission-driven med school in Camden, NJ, offering hands-on training at Cooper University Health Care to shape future leaders in medicine.
Median GPA
3.83
Median MCAT
514
Location
Camden
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$46,99
Out-of-State Tuition
$73,196
Class Size
112
US News Ranking (Research)
95-124
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
94-124
Total Applicants
5,031
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
14.8%
Interview Format
One Interview with two interviewers
Address
401 Broadway, 08103
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.2/10
Founded in 2015, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine trains humanistic, community-focused physicians through hands-on learning at New Jersey’s largest health network.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
515
Location
Nutley
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$80,203
Out-of-State Tuition
$80,203
Class Size
162
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
5,797
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
20.7%
Interview Format
one on one
Address
123 Metro Boulevard, 07110
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM)
Competitiveness: 1.3/10
Founded in 1976, RowanSOM is a public leader in osteopathic medicine, blending holistic care with innovation and hands-on experience in Stratford, NJ.
Median GPA
3.57
Median MCAT
505
Location
Stratford
Degree
do
In-State Tuition
$64,254
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,254
Class Size
216
US News Ranking (Research)
95-124
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
7,011
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
na
Interview Format
board panel interview
Address
1 Medical Center Drive, 08084