University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Located in Rochester, NY, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, also known as Rochester School of Medicine, was founded in 1925 and is a well-ranked private medical school providing medical education in NY.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is $78,596 for the academic year 2026-2027.

Rochester School of Medicine admitted 103 matriculants from 5,891 applicants, resulting in an acceptance rate of 1.75%, reflecting the exceptionally selective nature of its admissions process. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.6 and the average MCAT score is 516.

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

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of Rochester School of Medicine is $78,596 for the academic year 2026-2027.

The total cost of four years of M.D. degree program at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is $347,022. It is based on the official school's tuition data (see the school's bursar page for details).

General Program Tuition

The medical school tuition is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at University of Rochester, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,080. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $39,310.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $21,172 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment).

GPA and MCAT Scores

For 2026 admission, the average GPA from enrolled students at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 3.6 and the average MCAT score is 516. Its GPA is lower than the average GPA of other medical schools.

The MCAT score of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is higher than average MCAT of all medical schools, but lower than New York medical schools.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 5,891 students applied to Rochester School of Medicine and 103 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 1.75%.

628 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 10.60%. (The interviewee data is based on 2024-2025 data.)

Of the 103 matriculants, 43.7% are male and 54.4% are female. By legal residency, 27.2% of matriculants are New York residents and 72.8% are out-of-state residents.

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is 475 students in total. In the first year class, 103 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 225 men (47.4%) and 246 women (51.8%).