Best Medical Schools in New Jersey (2026)
New Jersey has 4 LCME-accredited medical schools, including Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 511.5 and a median GPA near 3.67. 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 New Jersey, Ranked
All 4 LCME-accredited medical schools in New Jersey, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School New Brunswick, NJ | 513 |
| 77 | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ | 515 |
| 102 | Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Nutley, NJ | 510 |
| 113 | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Camden, NJ | 507 |
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Medical Schools in New Jersey: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in New Jersey?
There are 4 LCME-accredited medical schools in New Jersey that AdmitBase tracks, including Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in New Jersey?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in New Jersey are Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Rankings are based on each school's published entering-class profile, not opinion surveys — see the full New Jersey table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in New Jersey?
Across New Jersey medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 511.5 and a median GPA of about 3.67. 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 New Jersey?
The median acceptance rate among New Jersey medical schools is about 7.3%, ranging from roughly 6.8% at the most selective to 7.8% 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 New Jersey resident?
At public medical schools in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey 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.