Albany Medical College: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 511
MCAT range (25–75): 510–513
Median GPA: 3.80
GPA range (25–75): 3.68–3.88
Science GPA: 3.71
Acceptance rate: 5%
Interview rate: Not reported

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 128
CARS: 127
Bio / Biochem: 128
Psych / Soc: 129

Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.

Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate

In-state applicants: ~8.4%
Out-of-state applicants: ~4.4%
Overall (reported): 5%

We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.

vs US MD matriculants: MCAT -0.8 (nat. 511.8), GPA -0.01 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.

MCAT range by residency Premier estimate

My MCAT score see where you fall

Matriculants	10th	25th	75th	90th
Combined	507.8	510	513	515.9
In-state	505.4	510.9	515.7	518.9
Out-of-state	507.3	510.1	516.3	517.1

The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.

Class profile

Entering class size: 91
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: Not reported
Orientation: Balanced

Research vs. service orientation

Service / primary careBalancedResearch

Balanced — research & service (40/100) — Modest regional NIH funding (~$11.5M), no NIH MSTP; community/underserved mission with 41% primary-care output (US News #73 primary-care output)

Course exams

Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.

Cost & aid

In-state tuition

$61,675

Out-of-state tuition

$61,675

Cost of attendance: $90,104
Avg. graduate debt: $208,522
Secondary fee: $130
% receiving aid: 79%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2024-2025). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page. Debt & % receiving aid are compiled from publicly available figures.

Prerequisites & requirements

Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.

Biology: 1 year with lab
General Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Organic Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Biochemistry: 1 semester (recommended/required)
Physics: 1 year with lab
English / writing: 1 year
Math / statistics: 1 semester–1 year (varies)
Psychology & Sociology: Recommended for the MCAT

Required tests

MCAT — required
CASPer: not required
AAMC PREview: not required

Letters of recommendation

A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file

Application timeline (AMCAS)

AMCAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Acceptances begin (rolling)

Oct 15 onward

Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.

What this school weighs

GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
Clinical experience & shadowing
Research experience
Community service & volunteering
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement & secondary essays
Interview performance & mission fit
State residency (especially at public schools)

Mission focus: Albany Med Health System is the first choice for patient experience, quality and clinical excellence by delivering accessible, collaborative and trusted care, advancing discovery, and educating the next generation of health care professionals.

Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)

⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.

Describe yourself.
Please explain any inconsistencies in your university, graduate, or professional school academic performance and/or MCAT scores. If the question does not apply to you, please put N/A in the box provided.
Has your college or university, graduate or professional school attendance been interrupted for any reason? If yes, please explain. Also, please explain any extended gaps in activity/employment in your post-graduate history. If the question does not apply to you, please put N/A in the box provided.
Describe a significant challenge that has prepared you for the MD career path.
Please describe your personal experiences with the structural and social determinants of health in your life and community, how they shaped your engagement with medicine and your future ideas for doctoring.

Interview

⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.

Format: MMI

Virtual interviews (reported by some as MMI-style and by others as conversational one-on-ones), roughly two hours of activity / ~48 minutes of interviewing with about 2-3 interviewers; interviewers know the file well and ask many file-specific, conversational questions.

Questions applicants report

Why Albany?
Why medicine?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Tell me about a time you worked on a team / handled conflict.
Describe a failure and how you showed resilience.

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Private
Location: New York
Region: Northeast
Interview format: MMI
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: January 2023
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered
Early Decision: Not offered

Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Tuition, debt, secondary fee, oldest-MCAT, PREview, interview format, and mission are compiled from publicly available figures. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What MCAT score do I need for Albany?

Albany Medical College has a median MCAT of 511 (typical accepted range about 510–513). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (510) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does Albany require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.80 (roughly 3.68–3.88). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for Albany?

Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.

Is Albany hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 5% — moderately competitive for US MD programs.

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