University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago)
Chicago, Illinois · allopathic (MD) medical school
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) admissions statistics
- Median or average MCAT
- 521Average
- Median or average GPA
- 3.91Average
- Applications received
- 7,7382025-2026
- Entering class
- 912025-2026
- Applications per seat
- 852025-2026
- In-state share of applications
- 11.1%2025-2026
- In-state share of the class
- 18.7%2025-2026
Applications received for each seat in the entering class. Not an acceptance rate: neither source publishes the number of offers made.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) MCAT and GPA
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) reports average MCAT of 521 and average undergraduate GPA of 3.91 for its entering class.
- MCAT521 against a median of 512 across the 152 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 94th percentile of those programs.
- GPA3.91 against a median of 3.8 across the 155 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 90th percentile of those programs.
- Out-of-state tuition$66,937 against a median of $69,571 across the 154 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 40th percentile of those programs.
- Entering class size91 against a median of 139 across the 160 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 19th percentile of those programs.
A percentile here is against the programs that report the figure, not against every medical school and not against applicants. It says where the school sits among its reporting peers and nothing else.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) acceptance rate
PreMD does not publish an acceptance rate for individual schools. The free national sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number.
What can be published from those figures is the ratio: University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) received 7,738 applications for 91 seats in the entering class, or about 85 applications per seat.
Who University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) accepts applications from
| Applicant group | Policy |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state Applicants | As a private institution, there is no difference in our evaluation or preference for in- and out-of-state applicants. |
| Canadian Applicants | We accept applications from Canadian applicants. |
| International Applicants | We accept applications from international applicants. |
| DACA Status Applicants | We accept applications from DACA applicants. |
- DACA applicants
- We accept applications from DACA applicants.
Community college coursework: Prerequisites taken at a community college can be used to demonstrate our required competencies. If you take prerequisite courses at a community college, we do recommend taking rigorous, upper-level science courses at a four-year institution as well.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) tuition and cost
- In-state tuition and fees
- $66,937
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $66,937
- In-state cost of attendance
- $100,977
- Out-of-state cost of attendance
- $100,977
- In-state health insurance
- $5,145
- Out-of-state health insurance
- $5,145
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
- Average graduating debt
- $114,238
A blank figure here means the school did not report it to the source PreMD tracks, never that it costs nothing. Check the school's own financial aid page before budgeting against it.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) application requirements
- Secondary fee
- $95
- Secondary deadline
- December 1
- Latest MCAT accepted
- September 30, 2026
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2023
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packets
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
- AAMC PREview
- We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
Who receives a secondary: All applicants
Prerequisite coursework
| Subject | Required or recommended | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Required | Not stated | Applicants must have a familiarity with biochemistry, which in turn requires a background in general and organic chemistry. Applicants will typically satisfy this requirement after completing one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of biochemistry, or a year-long integrated organic/biochemistry course, including one semester of lab. |
| Biology | Required | Not stated | Required Biology Competencies: Gene expression, Cell Structure & Organization, Metabolism, Membrane Receptors, Signal Transduction & Signaling Pathways, Reproduction, Differentiation, Basic Physiology, Immunology The Biology Competencies will typically be satisfied through a one-year college biology course with lab. Advanced biology coursework will also satisfy these requirements where an applicant has tested out of first-year college biology. |
| Mathematics | Required | Not stated | Required Mathematics Competencies: The ability to organize, analyze, and evaluate data is vital to medical and scientific education and investigation. The Mathematics Competencies will typically be satisfied through a college course in statistics or biomathematics. Coursework integrating biology, statistics and epidemiology with an emphasis on data analysis is encouraged. |
| Physics | Required | Not stated | Required Physics Competencies: Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Thermodynamics, Quantum Theory, Nuclear Theory The Physics Competencies will typically be satisfied through a one-year college physics with lab sequence. Interdisciplinary courses with biological relevance are encouraged when available. Advanced placement may also satisfy these competencies. |
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) interview
Three one-on-one interviews via Zoom with a faculty, administrator, and medical student.
PreMD reads that as a one-on-one interview, held virtual, and sets up its interview practice for this school accordingly.
August
Applicants will have three one-on-one interviews with a faculty member, a student, and a Pritzker administrator, along with informational sessions with faculty, staff, and current students.
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews not available
- Video interview
- All interviews will be via video for the 2026-27 cycle.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) waitlist
- Typical positions offered
- Varies by year
- Acceptance offers made
- 17
A subset of interviewed students who are not originally accepted are invited to join our waitlist. Our waitlist is unranked.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) mission
At the University of Chicago, in an atmosphere of interdisciplinary scholarship and discovery, the Pritzker School of Medicine is dedicated to inspiring diverse students of exceptional promise to become leaders and innovators in science and medicine for the betterment of humanity. --- Our mission statement is an expression of our core purpose and educational philosophy. In particular, it highlights the value we place on service, leadership, and the creation of new knowledge. These values guide both our admissions process and the education that Pritzker students receive. We view our students as future leaders who will make an impact in healthcare and science and are committed to ensuring that our students are well-positioned to successfully pursue the next phase of their training and careers. Our Phoenix Curriculum emphasizes the relationship between the basic/clinical sciences and community/population health while providing students with ample time for self-directed learning, research, community engagement, and training in health equity and medical ethics, while accelerating entry into the clinical clerkships. During phase two of the curriculum, Pritzker students complete the majority of their clinical training at UChicago Medicine (UCM), the only tertiary care center on the South Side of Chicago. UCM, nationally recognized by the AAMC for sustained commitment to community engagement, partnership, and collaboration, has a primary service area where poverty is over double the state level. Additionally, our students lead numerous community- based initiatives throughout Chicago, including six free clinics that primarily serve uninsured patients.Our Admissions Committee values applicants whose personal mission within medicine includes health justice, equitable delivery of healthcare, and service to underserved and marginalized communities. Our students carry this mission beyond their medical school years, and the majority of our students plan to care primarily for underserved populations during their careers in medicine (2025 AAMC Graduation Questionnaire). Our students are also deeply invested in scholarship and discovery, with access to world- renowned, interdisciplinary faculty mentors and experts in basic/translational science, health services/data science, community health, global health, medical education, and clinical research. 100% of our students complete a mentored research project, and faculty and students are supported in scholarship and discovery through focused, funded, and longitudinal research experiences embedded within the core curriculum. At the Pritzker School of Medicine, medical students are valued members of our community. Our robust advising and mentorship structure, commitment to student wellbeing and vitality, and atmosphere of collaboration, support, and excellence ensure that the Pritzker medical student is poised to help shape the future of medicine.
University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) rankings
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University of Chicago Pritzker (UChicago) admissions contact
Office of AdmissionsChicago, IL 60637 USA(773) 702-1937 · [email protected]
Where this came from
- AAMC MSAR public school report
- AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
- calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
Figures on this page were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.
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