Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Jefferson)

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMD Official website

MCAT513AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.8AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2862025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$70,292One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is committed to: educating physicians who will form and lead the integrated healthcare delivery and research teams of tomorrow; discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care through investigation from the laboratory to the bedside, and into the community; and setting the standard for quality, compassionate and efficient patient care for our community and for the nation. We recognize that a diverse community is imperative to achieving excellence in patient care, education, and research. As we carry out our mission, we are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and aspire to be a community of discovery, learning, and inclusion.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of AdmissionsPhiladelphia, PA 19107-5099 USA
(215) 955-6983
SKMC.Admissions@jefferson.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$70,292
Out of state$70,292
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$102,480
Out of state$102,480
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$201,670
Students receiving aid
75%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$6,076
Out of state
$6,076
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,070
Earnings, 1 year out
$67,992
Earnings, 5 years out
$130,532

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, None
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, none
International ApplicantsYesYes, Must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a US or Canadian university
DACA Status ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a US or Canadian university
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

Coursework completed at a community college is accepted.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

42.1applications per seat2025-2026
12,033applications received2025-2026
9.5%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2022
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $80
    Sent to
    All applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    1/1/2027
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    mid-July
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryRecommended
  • BiologyLabRecommended
  • ChemistryLabRecommended
  • Physical ChemistryLabRecommended
  • PhysicsLabRecommended
  • StatisticsRecommended

Interview

One-on-oneFile: closed fileHeld: in personVideo interview: NoRegional interviews: no
How the school describes it

One-on-one interview with a faculty member (open file) and one-on-one interview with a student (closed file). Interviews are held in-person.

Invitations

mid-July

A typical interview day

10AM-4PM, Wednesdays only

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
200
Waitlist offers
40

Applicants are offered acceptance from the waitlist as spots become available during our rolling admissions process

Sources

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

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