University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

MD program · private · Illinois

Median GPA

3.87

entering class

Median MCAT

519

entering class

Acceptance rate

~2.2%

approximate

Class size

91

19% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

19% of the last entering class were Illinois residents, which leaves about 74 seats for everyone else.

Illinois resident

~8%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~4%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.87) and MCAT (519), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Academics29%
  • Research24%
  • Clinical experience21%
  • Service17%
  • Leadership9%

Pritzker's stated mission is inspiring diverse students of exceptional promise to become leaders and innovators in science and medicine, which puts research and scholarly ambition near the centre. Holistic review weighs academics, clinical experience, research, leadership, community service and personal characteristics, with particular weight on long-term experiences in patient care rather than many short ones, and on resilience and the ability to learn from challenge. Service and equity work in Chicago communities, including the free clinics and community partnerships the school runs, matters to fit.

Watch out: A collection of brief clinical experiences reads worse here than one sustained commitment, since duration is what the school says carries weight. Research-free files are unusual in an admitted class at a school that names innovation in science in its mission.

Our reading of this school's own published mission and selection criteria, not an official formula. How we source this

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