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University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School is a public MD school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It ranks 44th of 191 US medical schools on our overall 2026 ranking. Its recently accepted applicants had an average MCAT of 513 and an average GPA of 3.70. It received $291M in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2025. Of its graduates from 2005 to 2019 who practice in the US, 34.3% are in primary care and 59.9% stayed in Minnesota. The median federal debt of its graduates is $150,781.
University of Minnesota Medical School admissions: MCAT, GPA and acceptance rate
| Entering class | Recently accepted applicants |
|---|---|
| Average MCAT | 513 |
| Average GPA | 3.70 |
As published by the school: Class profile. Checked October 27, 2026. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the school before you apply.
How University of Minnesota Medical School ranks
On our balanced ranking it is 44th of 191. Each measure below is a percentile among US medical schools: 100 is the best. Rank schools on your own weights.
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research fundingNIH dollars to the school and its research hospitals | $291M | 86 | 27 of 194 |
| Admissions selectivityMCAT of the entering class, as the school publishes it | 513 | 63 | 41 of 122 |
| Primary careGraduates practicing primary care | 34.3% | 82 | 30 of 163 |
| Rural practiceGraduates practicing in rural areas | 18.2% | 91 | 15 of 163 |
| Stay in stateGraduates practicing in the school's state | 59.9% | 91 | 16 of 163 |
| Low debtMedian federal debt at graduation | $151K | 87 | 21 of 152 |
| Class diversityGraduates from groups underrepresented in medicine | 9.1% | 23 | 146 of 189 |
Where University of Minnesota Medical School graduates practice
Most common specialties
Primary careOther specialties
2,321 physicians who graduated from 2005 to 2019 and are enrolled in Medicare, by their primary specialty and first listed practice address. Pediatrics and psychiatry are under-counted because fewer of those physicians bill Medicare.
University of Minnesota Medical School research funding
University of Minnesota Medical School received $291M in NIH funding in fiscal year 2025 across 546 awards. That ranks 27th of 194 US medical schools.
Who funds it
Share of the school's own NIH funding by institute.
Largest research projects
- University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UMN CTSI)Bruce Blazar · NCATS · $7.7M
- Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota (C2DREAM)Michele Allen · NIMHD · $5.4M
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Cost and class
Debt is the median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) of graduates, from the College Scorecard. Class figures are the school's 2023-24 graduates (IPEDS). Underrepresented in medicine = Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Compare with similar schools
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Nearest medical schools
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 76 mi
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health 231 mi
- University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine 238 mi
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 239 mi
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine 244 mi
- University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 274 mi
All 2 medical schools in Minnesota
Questions about University of Minnesota Medical School
What MCAT score do you need for University of Minnesota Medical School?
The recently accepted applicants had an average MCAT of 513 and an average GPA of 3.70. Many students are admitted below the average, and the school weighs the whole application.
Is University of Minnesota Medical School a good medical school?
It ranks 44th of 191 on our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most. Whether it is good for you depends on what you want; the rankings page lets you weight primary care, rural practice, staying in state, debt and diversity yourself.
Is University of Minnesota Medical School good for primary care?
34.3% of its 2005–2019 graduates practice primary care, 30th of 163 US schools with enough graduates to measure.
Where do University of Minnesota Medical School graduates practice?
59.9% practice in Minnesota and 18.2% in rural areas. The most common specialties are family medicine (19.3%), internal medicine (12.5%), emergency medicine (7.6%).
How much research funding does University of Minnesota Medical School get?
$291M from the NIH in fiscal year 2025, 27th of 194 US medical schools.
How much debt do University of Minnesota Medical School graduates have?
The median federal student loan debt of its graduates is $150,781, from the College Scorecard.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of Minnesota Medical School: Medical School Profile and Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/university-of-minnesota-medical-school/
Sources: NIH RePORTER fiscal year 2025 (research funding); CMS Doctors and Clinicians file (where 2005–2019 graduates practice); USDA rural-urban commuting area codes 2020 (rural ZIP codes); College Scorecard (median federal debt); IPEDS 2023–24 (graduates and class makeup); each school's own admissions pages (admissions figures, linked on each school page). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)