Best Medical Schools in Connecticut (2026)
Connecticut has 3 LCME-accredited medical schools, including Yale School of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 511 and a median GPA near 3.73. Compare every school below by MCAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from each school's published entering-class profile.
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Medical Schools in Connecticut, Ranked
All 3 LCME-accredited medical schools in Connecticut, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Yale School of Medicine New Haven, CT | 521 |
| 80 | University of Connecticut School of Medicine Farmington, CT | 511 |
| 101 | Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine North Haven, CT | 509 |
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Medical Schools in Connecticut: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in Connecticut?
There are 3 LCME-accredited medical schools in Connecticut that AdmitBase tracks, including Yale School of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in Connecticut?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in Connecticut are Yale School of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Rankings are based on each school's published entering-class profile, not opinion surveys — see the full Connecticut table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in Connecticut?
Across Connecticut medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 511 and a median GPA of about 3.73. Selective programs sit well above this; regional programs admit below it. Compare your own numbers school-by-school using the AdmitBase match calculator.
How hard is it to get into medical schools in Connecticut?
The median acceptance rate among Connecticut medical schools is about 7.2%, ranging from roughly 4.1% at the most selective to 7.9% at the least. Your individual odds depend on your MCAT and GPA versus each school's medians.
Is it easier to get into a medical school as a Connecticut resident?
At public medical schools in Connecticut, in-state residents often pay substantially lower tuition and, for some programs, face a more favorable applicant pool. Private programs generally apply one tuition rate and evaluate residents and non-residents the same way. Residency advantage varies by school — check each Connecticut listing below.
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Statistics sourced from each school's published entering-class profile. Updated annually. AdmitBase is an independent admissions-data service and is not affiliated with any school.