Currently, there are 4 Puerto Rico Medical Schools that approved by LCME and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
The average tuition & fees of 4 Puerto Rico medical schools are $38,598 for state residents and $55,444 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2026-2027. The average GPA of the schools is 3.76 and the average MCAT score is 500
With 5,813 applicants, the average acceptance rate is a very competitive at 8.10%, admitting and enrolling 443 applicants.
The following table compares Medical Schools in Puerto Rico medical schools 2027 tuition and admission statistics.
| School Name | Founded | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average MCAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce Health Sciences University Private | |
1977 | $79,758 | 8.60% | 3.70 | 499 | 797 | 194 |
| San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Private | |
1978 | $47,528 | 4.44% | 3.65 | 499 | 311 | 69 |
| Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Private | |
1976 | $52,325 | 6.23% | 3.77 | 499 | 340 | 75 |
| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Public | |
1950 | $42,165 ($24,665) |
13.11% | 3.90 | 504 | 436 | 105 |