Q&A

What percent of Cornell students get into med school?

What percent of Cornell students get into med school?

41%
Truth: Admission to medical school is an extremely competitive process. In 2019, 53,371 students applied for the 21,869 available first-year seats in medical school, a 41% acceptance rate.

Is Cornell Med rolling admissions?

Does Weill Cornell Medical College have a rolling admissions process? No. Most acceptances are announced in March, after all interviews have been completed. At that time we also establish a wait list.

Does Cornell Medical School accept update letters?

Send updates if something significant changes in your application (e.g. major award or publication). We are open to receiving substantive and occasional updates. Check your emails from us for other update instructions.

Who are the applicants for Weill Cornell Medical College?

Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) seeks applicants who uphold the highest academic and personal standards. WCMC is among the most selective medical schools in the nation. Each year the Committee on Admissions selects 106 students from approximately 7,000 applicants.

What’s the acceptance rate for medical school at Cornell?

Given that Cornell’s acceptance rate is 5.1 percent, we can estimate that they have accepted around 350 candidates in recent admissions cycles. Among the entering class of 2019, 25 percent were from New York. Cornell Medical students tend to have extremely high GPA and MCAT scores.

What kind of hospital is Weill Cornell Hospital?

Weill Cornell is also famous for helping Intelligent Medical Objects develop a tool for medical billing and for SNOMED terminology. The primary teaching hospital for Weill Cornell students is New York Presbyterian Hospital, which is shared with the Columbia University Medical Center.

How many students are selected for medical school each year?

Each year the Committee on Admissions selects 106 students from approximately 7,000 applicants. The committee seeks students who are best prepared for future leadership roles in medicine.