University at Buffalo Jacobs

Buffalo, New YorkMDUB Official website

MCAT510AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.7AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1862025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$49,770One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

We strive to advance health and wellness across the lifespan for the people of New York and the world by educating tomorrow's leaders in medicine and biomedical sciences that are capable of conducting innovative research and delivering outstanding clinical care.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Medical Admissions955 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214 USA
(716) 829-3466
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$49,770
Out of state$74,490
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$82,284
Out of state$107,004
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$236,321
Students receiving aid
80%
Deposit
Due
July 18, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$76
Out of state
$76
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,456
Earnings, 1 year out
$64,438

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Apply if you have a competitive application
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Financial Aid may not be available.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesConditionsAccepted with conditions
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkNoNot accepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo employs a mission-aligned review process. In addition to upward transfer, accelerated and supplemental pathways, community college coursework will be evaluated and assessed within the context of the applicant’s other attributes and experiences.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

33.7applications per seat2025-2026
6,264applications received2025-2026
34.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    June 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    All eligible applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Continuously from August 1st to March 31st.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    July 18, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biology2 Semesters of Biology (lab in both semesters)Lab8Required
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry I & II (lab in both semesters or one lab that is 2 credits or more). Please note, Biochemistry does not substitute for Organic Chemistry.Lab16Required
  • Literature2 Semesters of any English or Writing Intensive Course6Required
  • Physics2 Semesters of Physics (lab optional)6Required

Interview

One-on-one
Video interview

Yes. See information about interview day

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

Two one-on-one interviews.

Invitations

Continuously from August 1st to March 31st.

A typical interview day

We offer both in-person and virtual interviews to selected candidates. In person interviews held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays from August to March. Virtual interviews have been held at the convenience of interviewers and applicants. *The Jacobs School has no preference as to whether an applicant chooses to interview in person or virtually.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies every year.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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