By the Numbers
UC San Diego School of Medicine admits students who demonstrate intelligence, maturity, integrity, dedication to the ideal of service to society and who are best suited for meeting our educational goals.
Incoming Class of 2026
Below is just a glimpse of School of Medicine's most recently admitted students
Admission Stats
10,874
Applicants
973
Interviews
140
Students Matriculated
Unique Majors
This year's incoming class earned undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields of study, including history, mechanical engineering, political science and strategic management.
21-39
Age range
34
Languages spoken
23% of students
First Generation College Students
Unique Job Experiences
This year's incoming class of medical students has a broad array of experiences and interests. Past job experiences include NCAA soccer, NCAA alpine skiing, the National Guard, law and dance.
Academic Profile
3.86
Average Undergraduate GPA
3.82
Average Science GPA
514.6
Average MCAT Score
Note: Candidates for admission are evaluated on undergraduate academic record, MCAT score, nature and depth of scholarly and extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation from premedical committee or professors and personal interviews.
76% of students
are California residents
71% of students
earned undergraduate degrees in California
21 Students
are UC San Diego Alumni
*The admissions process is compliant with Proposition 209 and does not consider race or ethnicity as criteria for selection.