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Tufts University

Boston, Massachusetts 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

Takes out-of-stateTakes internationalMCAT requiredTraditional interview
Admissions websiteVerified Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

3.84

Average MCAT

514

Class size

204

Applicants

15,455

Interviewed

—

Admitted

204

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Dec 30, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

Massachusetts residents

26% of seats
2025-261,144 applied53 admitted

Out-of-state applicants

74% of seats
2025-2614,311 applied151 admitted

Canadian citizens

International applicants

Requirements

Degree

Preference for a bachelor's degree from an accredited US college or university; all degree programs must be completed by matriculation.

Prerequisites

  • Biology: full year of introductory or advanced biology (AP does not reduce)
  • Chemistry: two years including at least one semester general chemistry and one semester organic chemistry; biochemistry highly recommended and may count
  • Physics: one semester (AP not accepted)
  • Competencies: spoken and written English; basic statistics; Mendelian genetics and cell/molecular biology; laboratory skills equivalent to two years of lab coursework
  • Broad liberal arts education and second language strongly encouraged
  • Preference for a bachelor's degree from an accredited US college or university; all degree programs must be completed by matriculation

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT requiredScores from the five calendar years preceding enrollment accepted, with preference for scores within three calendar years. Exams taken by September are eligible for the current cycle; scores must be received before the December 30 secondary deadline. All scores considered, highest total noted. No minimum stated.Scores from the five calendar years preceding enrollment accepted, with preference for scores within three calendar years. Exams taken by September are eligible for the current cycle; scores must be received before the December 30 secondary deadline. All scores considered, highest total noted. No minimum stated.

Casper

Not published by the school

How selection works

Accepts out-of-state applicants; no in-state preference stated. Class of 2030 'comes from 31 states, the District of Columbia, and other US territories.' Maine Track (41 seats) emphasises healthcare in Maine, with a Maine Track Early Assurance Program for Bates, Bowdoin, Colby and University of Maine campuses.

Interview

Format

Traditional

Delivery

Virtual

When

September to March

Dates, deadlines & fees

  1. Nov 1, 2026

    AMCAS primary deadline (including transcripts) · November 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  2. Dec 30, 2026

    Secondary application deadline · December 30 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  3. Aug 1, 2026

    Early Decision AMCAS application deadline (including transcripts) · August 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  4. Sep 1, 2026

    Early Decision secondary application (including letters) deadline · September 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  5. Oct 1, 2026

    Early Decision notification · October 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  6. Mar 31, 2027

    All applicants receive interview invitation or regret letter by · March 31 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

Secondary application fee: non-refundable; waived for applicants who received an AMCAS fee waiver

USD 130

Special programs & mission

MD/PhD (MSTP)

MD/MPH

MD/MA

Maine Track MD Program (with MaineHealth / Maine Medical Center)

Early Decision Program

Early Assurance Program (Tufts sophomores) and Maine Track Early Assurance (Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, University of Maine campuses)

The mission of Tufts University School of Medicine is to educate a diverse body of students and advance medical knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Sources

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