Medical schools see record-high enrollment as applications fall: 10 takeaways

Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2025
Kelly Gooch

While the total number of applications declined in the 2024-to-2025 academic year, enrollment in U.S. medical schools reached a new high, according to data released Jan. 9 by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Ten takeaways from the data:

Applicants

1. The total number of medical school applications declined for the third consecutive year, dropping 1.2% to its lowest level since 2017 to 2018.

2. At the same time, the total number of first-time applications increased by 2.3%.

3. The total number of Black or African American applicants increased 2.8%.

4. The total number of Hispanic or Latino applicants also...

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