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The Pennsylvania State University

Hershey, Pennsylvania 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

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

At a glance

Average GPA

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Average MCAT

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Class size

146

Applicants

14,288

Interviewed

—

Admitted

150

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

Pennsylvania residents

43% of seats
2025-261,186 applied65 admitted

Out-of-state applicants

57% of seats
2025-2613,102 applied85 admitted

Requirements

Degree

Minimum three years of post-secondary study at an accredited U.S. and/or Canadian institution; baccalaureate degree required before matriculation.

Prerequisites

  • General biology with lab (1 year/2 semesters)
  • General/inorganic chemistry with lab (1 year/2 semesters)
  • Organic chemistry with lab (1 year/2 semesters)
  • Physics with lab (1 year/2 semesters)
  • Biochemistry (1 semester)
  • Recommended: human anatomy and physiology with lab, microbiology, behavioral/social science, humanities
  • Minimum three years of post-secondary study at an accredited U.S. and/or Canadian institution; baccalaureate degree required before matriculation
  • Online and Pass/Fail coursework generally not recommended (COVID-era 2020-2021 exceptions); AP credit counts only if on college transcript

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT required'The admissions committee considers MCAT scores from the last three years prior to the year of matriculation. For example, to apply for the entering class of 2027, you will need to submit MCAT scores from no earlier than 2024.' No minimum stated. Applicants with future MCAT dates must have scores in by the Dec. 15 completion deadline.'The admissions committee considers MCAT scores from the last three years prior to the year of matriculation. For example, to apply for the entering class of 2027, you will need to submit MCAT scores from no earlier than 2024.' No minimum stated. Applicants with future MCAT dates must have scores in by the Dec. 15 completion deadline.

Casper

Not published by the school

How selection works

Accepts out-of-state applicants; no stated in-state preference on admissions pages. Class of 2030 (entered 2026): 67 Pennsylvania residents and 79 students from more than 20 other states.

Interview

Format

Panel

Delivery

Virtual

When

Mid-September through March

Dates, deadlines & fees

  1. Nov 15, 2026

    AMCAS primary deadline · November 15 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  2. Dec 15, 2026

    Secondary application, fee, MCAT and letters of recommendation deadline (application complete) · December 15 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  3. Oct 15, 2026

    Acceptance notices begin · October 15 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  4. May 15, 2027

    Deposit ($100) and deferral request deadline · May 15 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  5. Jun 30, 2027

    Final transcripts · June 30 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

Secondary application fee: nonrefundable

USD 90

Special programs & mission

MD/PhD (Medical-Scientist Training Program)

University Park Regional Campus (State College)

Accelerated MD Pathways (accelerated tracks with early entry into residency)

Global Health Scholars Program

Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health are committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, the professional preparation of those who will serve the health needs of others, and the discovery of knowledge that will benefit all.

Sources

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