CUNY School of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
CUNY School of Medicine is a public medical school in New York (New York).
What CUNY School of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
For the seven-year BS/MD pathway, community service is reviewed alongside academic preparation.
Qualities
Lived experiences, personal attributes and contribution to a mission-driven medical community.
Mission and background
This guidance applies to the BS/MD entry pathway, not a conventional graduate-entry MD application; primary care, community health and equity are program themes.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.80 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | Not reported |
| Interview invite rate | Not reported |
| School type | Public |
| State | New York |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 59 |
| Matriculants | 59 |
| In-state share of entering class | 98.3% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with CUNY School of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does CUNY School of Medicine look for in applicants?
From CUNY School of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: For the seven-year BS/MD pathway, community service is reviewed alongside academic preparation. Qualities: Lived experiences, personal attributes and contribution to a mission-driven medical community. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is CUNY School of Medicine's mission focus?
This guidance applies to the BS/MD entry pathway, not a conventional graduate-entry MD application; primary care, community health and equity are program themes. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
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