Albert Einstein College of Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 517
MCAT range (25–75): 514–519
Median GPA: 3.91
GPA range (25–75): 3.84–3.96
Science GPA (est.): 3.89
Acceptance rate: 5%
Interview rate: 12.8%

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 129
CARS: 128
Bio / Biochem: 129
Psych / Soc: 130

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: ~10.3%
Out-of-state applicants: ~4.0%
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 +5.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.10 (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	511.1	514	519	521.4
In-state	505.9	514.2	520.4	522.8
Out-of-state	514.9	515.7	521.1	523.1

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, using its out-of-state share — 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: 135
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: 52.7%
Orientation: Research-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

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Research-oriented (90/100) — One of the 3 original NIH MSTPs (since 1964), ~$192M NIH funding, classic academic medical center — no primary-care/rural mission.

In-state vs. out-of-state class makeup

In-state

47.3%

Out-of-state

52.7%

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

$71,819

Out-of-state tuition

$71,819

Cost of attendance: $112,763
Avg. graduate debt: $175,137
Secondary fee: $125
% receiving aid: 98%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, Cost: 2025-2026; Class stats: 2024 entering class). 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)

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.

Section F (Unique Life Experiences): What unique life experiences, personal attributes and/or perspectives will you bring to the incoming class? Describe particular challenges or successes you have encountered.
Section G (Anything Else You Would Like to Share): Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know and that is not included elsewhere in your AMCAS or secondary application.
History/explanatory sections (each up to 3,000 characters) regarding time off between high school and college, during undergraduate years, and at least a year off since college graduation.
If you have applied previously to medical school, why do you think you were not accepted?
Have you worked in basic/clinical research at, or volunteered in clinical areas at, an Einstein-affiliated hospital?

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

Traditional one-on-one interview, conducted virtually, one ~30-60 minute interview with a clinician or scientist on the admissions committee; applicants report a relaxed, conversational, low-stress experience.

Questions applicants report

Tell me about your background, family, and what you do for fun.
What patient interaction stood out to you and why?
What aspect of your research do you find most exciting?
How would you change the pre-med curriculum?
What do you think is the biggest problem in a hospital?
Why medicine and not a PhD?

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Private
Location: New York
Region: Northeast
Interview format: MMI
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: September 2023
International applicants: Considered
DACA applicants: Considered
Early Decision: Offered
Deferral: Allowed

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 Einstein?

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has a median MCAT of 517 (typical accepted range about 514–519). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (514) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does Einstein require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.91 (roughly 3.84–3.96). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for Einstein?

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 Einstein hard to get into?

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

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