Currently, there are 8 Illinois Medical Schools that approved by LCME and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
The average tuition & fees of 8 Illinois medical schools are $62,572 for state residents and $68,328 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2026-2027. The average GPA of the schools is 3.82 and the average MCAT score is 513
With 70,227 applicants, the average acceptance rate is extremely competitive at 2.30%, admitting and enrolling 1,199 applicants.
The following table compares Medical Schools in Illinois medical schools 2027 tuition and admission statistics.
| School Name | Founded | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average MCAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Private | |
1912 | $76,367 | 1.70% | 3.69 | 508 | 830 | 203 |
| Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Private | |
1915 | $73,720 | 1.32% | 3.80 | 512 | 737 | 175 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Private | |
1859 | $78,901 | 1.63% | 3.93 | 521 | 696 | 140 |
| Rush Medical College at Rush University Private | |
1837 | $60,999 | 1.09% | 3.72 | 510 | 596 | 144 |
| Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Public | |
1970 | $43,901 ($43,901) |
6.57% | 3.86 | 507 | 330 | 80 |
| University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Private | |
1927 | $67,602 | 1.18% | 3.94 | 521 | 435 | 91 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Carle Illinois College of Medicine Public | |
2015 | $54,972 ($43,238) |
2.22% | 3.82 | 511 | 267 | 64 |
| University of Illinois College of Medicine Public | |
1882 | $90,164 ($55,850) |
2.68% | 3.77 | 512 | 1,350 | 302 |