Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Newark, New JerseyMDNJMS Official website

MCAT515AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.7AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1742025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$49,708One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Mission: The mission of New Jersey Medical School is to educate students, physicians, and scientists to meet society’s current and future healthcare needs through patient-centered education; pioneering research; innovative clinical, rehabilitative and preventive care; and collaborative community outreach. Vision: To create, transmit and utilize knowledge to shape the future of medicine and to enhance the quality of life for the people of New Jersey. Values: -Personal respect for patients, students, staff, faculty and community -Passionate commitment to excellence in service, research and training -Celebration of diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, gender and individual goals -Professionalism in all conduct -Commitment to serving needs of constituents -Progress through partnerships
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions185 South Orange Avenue C-653Newark, NJ 07103 USA
(973) 972-4631
njmsadmiss@njms.rutgers.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$49,708
Out of state$78,184
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$99,290
Out of state$127,766
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$229,587
Students receiving aid
75%
Deposit
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$2,942
Out of state
$2,942

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, No residency preference is given. Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Applications from Canadian applicants are considered.
International ApplicantsYesYes, Applications from International applicants are considered
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, DACA applicants are considered.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesConditionsVaries by course
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsVaries by course

We accept the following community college science courses as fulfillment of premedical requirements: General Biology, and General Chemistry.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

37.2applications per seat2025-2026
6,479applications received2025-2026
24.2%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    December 2021
    Latest accepted
    December 31, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $95
    Sent to
    All applicants are provided the secondary application.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    Preferred within 2 weeks of receipt but no later than 12/15/26
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    June 30, 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryBiochemistry3Required
  • BiologyTwo semesters of General BiologyLab6Required
  • ChemistryTwo semesters of General Chemistry and one semester of Organic Chemistry ILab9Required
  • Creative Writing3Required
  • Mathematics3Required
  • Physical ChemistryOrganic chemistryLab3Required
  • PhysicsTwo semesters of PhysicsLab6Required
  • PsychologyPsychology and/or SociologyRecommended
  • SociologyPsychology and/or SociologyRecommended

Interview

Regional interviews: no
Video interview

All interviews are virtual, via Zoom

How the school describes it

Early Decision interviews begin July 1, 2025 Regular Decision interviews will begin in mid-August 2025

Invitations

June 30, 2026

A typical interview day

We offer a personalized virtual interview experience including a 45- 60 minute faculty interview as well as an optional 30- minute interview with a medical student. We aim to assess an applicant's interpersonal and communication skills as well as their fit for our school, their motivation for medicine, and their validation for a career in patient centered medicine. Early Decision (ED): ED interviews will begin July 1 and will continue through early September. ED acceptances are on a rolling basis beginning in mid-July. Regular Decision (MD): Regular decision MD Interviews begin in mid- August 2025 and will continue through March 2026. Acceptances are on a rolling basis beginning October 15.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies per cycle

We encourage waitlisted applicants to upload relevant updates directly to their applicant portal. The committee will review waitlisted applicants beginning in May 2025.

Sources

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

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