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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

Takes out-of-stateMCAT requiredMMI interview
Admissions websiteVerified Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

3.69

Average MCAT

508

Class size

203

Applicants

11,973

Interviewed

—

Admitted

203

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

Illinois residents

44% of seats
2025-261,389 applied89 admitted

Out-of-state applicants

56% of seats
2025-2610,584 applied114 admitted

Requirements

Degree

At least 90 semester hours completed before applying; bachelor's degree required before matriculation.

Prerequisites

  • At least 90 semester hours completed before applying; bachelor's degree required before matriculation
  • One year introductory biology with lab
  • One year physics with lab
  • Two-year chemistry sequence covering general/inorganic chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab, and biochemistry (lab recommended)
  • Two behavioral/social science courses (first-year psychology and sociology strongly suggested)
  • Grade C or higher in all prerequisites
  • Recommended: statistics, advanced biology (200-level+), English composition, other humanities/social sciences
  • Letters: three individual letters, one committee letter, or one packet of max three letters (no more considered)

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT requiredOnly scores from exams on or after January 1, 2024; latest administration considered September 30, 2026; highest score used.Only scores from exams on or after January 1, 2024 accepted; latest administration considered September 30, 2026; highest score used. No hard minimum; FAQ says most successful applicants have GPAs around 3.5 and MCAT of at least 510.

Casper

Not published by the school

PREview

Not required

How selection works

AMCAS primary application, then a school secondary; invited applicants complete a multiple mini interview (MMI) (virtual).

Interview

Format

MMI

Delivery

Virtual

When

September to mid-April

Practise for Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's MMI

Timed stations, follow-ups and instant feedback.

Start practisingMMI guide

Dates, deadlines & fees

  1. Aug 1, 2026

    Early Decision AMCAS and supplemental deadline (EDP supplemental due by 5:00 p.m. CDT; complete application incl. MCAT required by Aug 1.) · August 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  2. Nov 1, 2026

    AMCAS primary deadline

  3. Dec 1, 2026

    secondary deadline

  4. Sep 30, 2026

    MCAT taken by

  5. Apr 30, 2027

    Plan to Enroll

  6. Aug 20, 2026

    Commit to Enroll (Requirements page also says 'For the 2026-2027 cycle, candidates must complete this requirement by May 31, 2027' — ambiguous which requirement.) · to be announced (page says 'by mid-August 2026')

Secondary application fee; Automatically waived for AMCAS FAP recipients. Supplemental sent to all verified applicants meeting citizenship requirements; essays limited to 150 words; no updates accepted.

USD 140

Tuition (2026-27)

Domestic: USD 74,290

Special programs & mission

MD/PhD (Track I at entry via AMCAS; Track II during M2)

MD with Distinction in Research (MDDR)

Early Decision Program

To improve the wellness of all people through innovative, interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery and implementation of knowledge.

Sources

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Where official sources disagree

  • Commit to Enroll deadline: Common Questions page says 'by mid-August 2026' / to be announced; Requirements page says 'candidates must complete this requirement by May 31, 2027' (ambiguous which requirement).