Currently, there are 4 North Carolina Medical Schools that approved by LCME and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
The average tuition & fees of 4 North Carolina medical schools are $51,114 for state residents and $58,195 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 30,565 applicants, the average acceptance rate is extremely competitive at 2.63%, admitting and enrolling 637 applicants.
The table below compares tuition, acceptance rates, and admission statistics for Medical Schools in North Carolina. We note that the tuition data is for the academic year 2026-2027 and admission / score data is for 2026 admission.
| School Name | Founded | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average MCAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Medicine Private | Durham, NC |
1930 | $77,172 | 1.33% | 3.90 | 519 | 569 | 123 |
| The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Public | Greenville, NC |
1977 | $25,295 ($25,295) |
4.01% | 3.77 | 510 | 363 | 91 |
| University of North Carolina School of Medicine Public | Chapel Hill, NC |
1879 | $63,419 ($35,094) |
3.66% | 3.79 | 512 | 959 | 229 |
| Wake Forest School of Medicine Private | Winston-Salem, NC |
1902 | $66,895 | 1.52% | 3.83 | 511 | 651 | 194 |