Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School

North Chicago, IllinoisMDRFU Official website

MCAT508AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.69AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2032025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$74,223One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Chicago Medical School’s mission is to educate a diverse student body in a community- engaged, interprofessional environment. Our graduates become exemplary, compassionate physicians and scientists dedicated to improving the health and wellness of their patients and communities through clinical excellence, scientific discovery, service, and leadership.
As the school states it

Admissions office

3333 Green Bay RoadNorth Chicago, IL 60064 USA
(847) 578-3204
cms.admissions@rosalindfranklin.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$74,223
Out of state$74,223
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$104,743
Out of state$104,743
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$303,611
Students receiving aid
83%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$4,320
Out of state
$4,320

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident or have DACA status at time of application to be considered.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Must have DACA Status at the time of application to be considered.
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

Chicago Medical School accepts coursework with grades of C or higher from any US accredited community college.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

59applications per seat2025-2026
11,973applications received2025-2026
11.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 14, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are recommending applicants submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $140
    Sent to
    All applicants who meet the U.S. citizenship requirements.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    The first interview invitations will be sent in sent August 2026 and we begin interviewing in September 2026.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyOne year Introductory Biology with accompanying laboratoryLab8Required
  • Composition & Rhetoric6Recommended
  • PhysicsOne year Physics with accompanying laboratoryLab8Required
  • PsychologyFirst-year Psychology3Required
  • SociologyIntroduction to Sociology or Introductory Sociology - Course should cover topics such as the study of society, culture, socialization, social institutions, stratification, and deviance, and they provide an introduction to both theoretical frameworks and research methods in sociology.3Required
  • Statistics3Recommended

Interview

MMInot availablenot available
How the school describes it

The Chicago Medical School employs the multiple mini interview format-virtually.

Invitations

The first interview invitations will be sent in sent August 2026 and we begin interviewing in September 2026.

A typical interview day

Applicants who are invited to interview will receive a confirmation email and a detailed description of the interview day.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
varies

The admissions process is rolling; we cannot guarantee a time frame for when applicants will receive a final decision. The alternate list is ranked. The committee reviews applications regularly.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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