Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, also known as UPenn School of Medicine, is located in Philadelphia, PA, founded in 1765.

UPenn School of Medicine is the first medical school in US with the longest history.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is $80,511 for the academic year 2026-2027.

Of the 7,097 applicants, 153 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 2.16% at UPenn School of Medicine. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.97 and the average MCAT score is 521.

2027 UPenn School of Medicine M.D. Tuition & Fees

Updated: 09/10/2027

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of UPenn School of Medicine is $80,511 for the academic year 2026-2027.

The total cost of four years of M.D. degree program at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is $388,059. It is based on the official school's tuition data (see the school's bursar page for details).

2027 M.D. Program Tuition & Fees at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Amount
Tuition & Fees$80,511
Living Costs$28,170
Books & Supplies$1,570
Personal Expenses$2,260
Costs of Attendance (COA)$112,511

Health Professions and General Program Costs

The tuition & fees of Dentistry program is $92,074 and Veterinary Medicine program is $67,478. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at University of Pennsylvania, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $68,686. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $47,844.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $22,244 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $21,430 when a student lives off-campus.

University of Pennsylvania General Programs Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Other Health care professions Tuition
Dentistry $92,074
Veterinary Medicine $67,478
Other Health Professions
General College Cost
Undergraduate Programs$68,686
Graduate Programs$47,844
Living Costs (room, board, and personal expenses)
On-Campus$22,244
Off-Campus$21,430

GPA and MCAT Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 3.97 and the average MCAT score is 521. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as Pennsylvania medical schools.

The MCAT score of Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is higher than average MCAT of all medical schools as well as Pennsylvania medical schools.

UPenn School of Medicine Average GAP and MCAT scores
UPenn School of MedicinePennsylvania Medical SchoolsAll Medical Schools
GPA3.973.8503.825
MCAT Scores521514.5512.9

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 7,097 students applied to UPenn School of Medicine and 153 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 2.16%.

867 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 13.79%. (The interviewee data is based on 2024-2025 data.)

Of the 153 matriculants, 51.0% are male and 49.0% are female. By legal residency, 11.8% of matriculants are Pennsylvania residents and 88.2% are out-of-state residents.

UPenn School of Medicine Admission Stats
Number of Students / Percentage
Applicants7,097
Interview Invited867
Enrolled (First-year Students)153
Men78
Women75
Acceptance Rate2.16%
Interview Invitation Rate13.79%

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is 805 students in total. In the first year class, 153 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 400 men (49.7%) and 402 women (49.9%).