Best Medical Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
Massachusetts has 4 LCME-accredited medical schools, including Harvard Medical School, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 514.5 and a median GPA near 3.80. Compare every school below by MCAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from each school's published entering-class profile.
4
Medical Schools
514.5
Median MCAT
3.80
Median GPA
5.0%
Median Acceptance
Medical Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked
All 4 LCME-accredited medical schools in Massachusetts, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard Medical School Boston, MA | 521 |
| 41 | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Boston, MA | 515 |
| 43 | Tufts University School of Medicine Boston, MA | 514 |
| 143 | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester, MA | 511 |
Best Medical Schools in Other States
Medical Schools in Massachusetts: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in Massachusetts?
There are 4 LCME-accredited medical schools in Massachusetts that AdmitBase tracks, including Harvard Medical School, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in Massachusetts?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in Massachusetts are Harvard Medical School, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. Rankings are based on each school's published entering-class profile, not opinion surveys — see the full Massachusetts table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 514.5 and a median GPA of about 3.80. 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 Massachusetts?
The median acceptance rate among Massachusetts medical schools is about 5.0%, ranging from roughly 3.4% at the most selective to 10.2% 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 Massachusetts resident?
At public medical schools in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts listing below.
See Your Match at Massachusetts Medical Schools
Enter your MCAT and GPA to see which Massachusetts medical schools are a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for you. Your top matches show instantly.
Calculate My ChancesOr create a free account to save schools and track applications.
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.