Easiest Medical Schools to Get Into

Q: How is this ranking calculated?

This ranking is based on publicly available admissions data and institutional reports. We use transparent, data-driven criteria to help you understand competitiveness and find schools that match your profile.

Q: How often is this data updated?

We update our medical school data annually, typically in the fall when schools report their latest class statistics. The data shown reflects the most recent matriculating class.

Q: Should I only apply to schools at the top of this ranking?

No! A balanced school list includes "reach" schools (where your stats are below median), "target" schools (where you match well), and "safety" schools (where your stats exceed their medians). Apply based on multiple factors: your stats, location preferences, mission fit, and program strengths.

Q: What does a low acceptance rate really mean?

A low acceptance rate indicates high selectivity, but it doesn't necessarily mean the school is "better." Some schools receive more applications due to location, prestige, or mission. Focus on finding schools that match your goals, not just the most selective ones.

Medical schools ranked by acceptance rate, from highest to lowest. Find programs where you have the best chance of getting in.

Updated January 2026 • 25 schools ranked

Data last updated: February 4, 2026

How We Rank

Schools are ranked by their overall acceptance rate, calculated as the number of matriculated students divided by total applicants. Higher acceptance rates indicate less competition for admission.


1	CUNY School of Medicine new-york	100.0%	N/A	N/A
2	University of Mississippi School of Medicine mississippi	46.3%	505	3.90
3	Mercer University School of Medicine georgia	14.4%	503	3.79
4	Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University georgia	9.4%	513	3.89
5	University of Oklahoma College of Medicine oklahoma	8.8%	509	3.89
6	Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine maryland	8.1%	510	3.77
7	Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University north-carolina	7.5%	511	3.76
8	Southern Illinois University School of Medicine illinois	7.3%	508	3.89
9	University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine tennessee	6.7%	511	3.87
10	University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine missouri	6.7%	508	3.85
11	University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine south-dakota	6.5%	508	3.84
12	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine arkansas	6.2%	507	3.91
13	University of New Mexico School of Medicine new-mexico	5.9%	505	3.82
14	Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans louisiana	5.8%	509	3.83
15	Indiana University School of Medicine indiana	5.7%	511	3.92
16	University of Nebraska College of Medicine nebraska	5.5%	512	3.92
17	Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama alabama	5.5%	508	3.94
18	University of Washington School of Medicine washington	5.4%	512	3.79
19	Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine washington	5.1%	511	3.75
20	University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine missouri	5.1%	510	3.91
21	Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah utah	5.0%	511	3.89
22	University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine massachusetts	4.8%	514	3.86
23	Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine south-carolina	4.7%	510	3.91
24	University of Kentucky College of Medicine kentucky	4.7%	507	3.87
25	University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences north-dakota	4.6%	506	3.87