Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New YorkMD Official website

MCAT518AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.9AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1062025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$76,286One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Weill Cornell Medicine Mission Weill Cornell Medicine is changing medicine through care that puts people first, discoveries that break new ground, and education that shapes the future of science and healthcare. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to innovation, we deliver personalized, compassionate care, conduct pioneering biomedical research, and train the next generation of healthcare leaders to advance care to patients locally and around the world. Medical Education Mission At Weill Cornell Medical College, our medical education mission is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of physicians and physician assistants to lead with purpose, compassion, and vision. Through our MD and PA programs, we prepare students not only to practice medicine but to become trusted, humanistic clinicians grounded in clinical excellence, scholarship, and a deep commitment to the patient. We believe professional identity is not bestowed; it is built. Our students are challenged to engage deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and grow through rigorous training, close mentorship, and meaningful connection with peers, faculty, and patients. At every stage, we foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity, accountability, and lifelong learning. Scholarship is integrated throughout both the M.D. and PA programs, not only as a requirement but as a mindset. We cultivate habits of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking that fuel discovery and improve care. Whether through research, quality improvement, or innovations in education and health systems, our graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the future of medicine. Our curricula are designed to be dynamic, relevant, and focused on the future. They strengthen clinical reasoning, embrace new technologies, and support collaboration across disciplines. Through strong academic and clinical partnerships, we prepare our graduates to lead in a healthcare system that demands adaptability, empathy, and bold thinking. At the center of it all is the patient. Weill Cornell Medical College graduates carry forward a tradition of excellence in service, defined not only by what they know but by how they listen, connect, and care. Weill Cornell's Mission Statement can be found at: https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medical- education/about-us/our-mission
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of AdmissionsNew York, NY 10021 USA
(212) 746-1067
wcmc-admissions@med.cornell.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$76,286
Out of state$76,286
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$108,442
Out of state$108,442
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$137,683
Students receiving aid
75%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$8,100
Out of state
$8,100

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
International ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

Information can be found on our website - https://teach.weill.cornell.edu/medical- education/admissions/selection-criteria-and-requirements

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

81.1applications per seat2025-2026
8,599applications received2025-2026
16.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    All applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 16, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    Late August
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyTwo semesters of biology coursework and one semester of biology lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data.LabRequired
  • ChemistryTwo semesters of general chemistry and one semester of general chemistry lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data.LabRequired
  • Composition & RhetoricWCM requires two semesters of writing- intensive courses, each with a minimum of 10 cumulative pages of submitted material, in the humanities or social sciences (e.g., English, history, philosophy, anthropology). AP or IB credits from high school are not accepted for the writing requirement. These courses must be taught in English; the writing must be submitted in English.Required
  • Creative WritingWCM requires two semesters of writing- intensive courses, each with a minimum of 10 cumulative pages of submitted material, in the humanities or social sciences (e.g., English, history, philosophy, anthropology). AP or IB credits from high school are not accepted for the writing requirement. These courses must be taught in English; the writing must be submitted in English.Required
  • Organic ChemistryTwo semesters of organic chemistry and one semester of lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data. The second semester of organic chemistry may be substituted with other advanced biology or chemistry coursework. Examples include biochemistry, physical chemistry, analytic chemistry, and molecular genetics.LabRequired
  • PhysicsTwo semesters of physics and one semester of physics lab or equivalent lab experience with analysis and interpretation of data.LabRequired

Interview

Held: virtualNo regional interviews
Video interview

All interviews are conducted virtually

How the school describes it

Two virtual 30-minute interviews with admissions committee members provide an opportunity to discuss your life experiences and interest in medicine.

Invitations

Late August

A typical interview day

Information can be found on our website - https://teach.weill.cornell.e du/medical- education/admissions/sele ction-criteria-and- requirements

Sources

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