Best Medical Schools in Ohio (2026)
Ohio has 6 LCME-accredited medical schools, including Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 509.5 and a median GPA near 3.68. Compare every school below by MCAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from AAMC and published school admissions data.
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Medical Schools in Ohio, Ranked
All 6 LCME-accredited medical schools in Ohio, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Cleveland, OH | 516 |
| 28 | Ohio State University College of Medicine Columbus, OH | 514 |
| 49 | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH | 514 |
| 109 | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Dayton, OH | 505 |
| 121 | University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Toledo, OH | 505 |
| 122 | Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine Rootstown, OH | 504 |
Medical Schools in Ohio: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in Ohio?
There are 6 LCME-accredited medical schools in Ohio that AdmitBase tracks, including Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in Ohio?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in Ohio are Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Rankings are based on AAMC and published school admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Ohio table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in Ohio?
Across Ohio medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 509.5 and a median GPA of about 3.68. 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 Ohio?
The median acceptance rate among Ohio medical schools is about 10.8%, ranging from roughly 5.6% at the most selective to 13.8% 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 Ohio resident?
At public medical schools in Ohio, 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 Ohio listing below.
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