New York Medical College: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
New York Medical College is a private medical school in New York (Valhalla).
What New York Medical College says it looks for
Experiences
Breadth and quality of extracurricular, community, research and employment experiences; obstacles overcome.
Qualities
Professionalism, altruism, compassion, empathy, honesty, integrity, cultural competency and ethics.
Mission and background
Obstacles and experience context considered.
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 | 3.60 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 517 |
| Interview invite rate | 10.6% |
| School type | Private |
| State | New York |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 9,525 |
| Matriculants | 233 |
| In-state share of entering class | 60.1% |
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 New York Medical College, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does New York Medical College look for in applicants?
From New York Medical College's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Breadth and quality of extracurricular, community, research and employment experiences; obstacles overcome. Qualities: Professionalism, altruism, compassion, empathy, honesty, integrity, cultural competency and ethics. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is New York Medical College's mission focus?
Obstacles and experience context considered. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to New York Medical College have?
The median GPA is 3.60 and the median MCAT is 517 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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