Check our our list of the medical schools in Pennsylvania to find median GPA and MCAT, and tuition rates to see if one of these schools is a good fit for you. Remember that you’ll use AMCAS to apply for an allopathic (MD) program and AACOMAS when applying for an osteopathic (DO) program.
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| Medical School | Location | Median GPA | Median MCAT | In-Stata Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | Program Type |
| Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 3.96 | 522 | $98.783 | $98.783 | MD |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.89 | 518 | $90.318 | $92.700 | MD |
| Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine | Hershey, PA | 3.79 | 512 | $83,157 | $83,157 | MD |
| Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 3.82 | 515 | $91.420 | $91.420 | MD |
| Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 3.79 | 512 | $85.069 | $89,847 | MD |
| Drexel University College of Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | 3.8 | 512 | $95.924 | $95.924 | MD |
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | Scranton, PA | 3.81 | 513 | $93.661 | $100,217 | MD |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) | Philadelphia, PA | 3.5 | 505 | $54.336 | $54.336 | DO |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) | Erie & Greensburg, PA | 3.5 | 503 | $37.740 | $37.740 | DO |
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FAQ About Medical Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 9 Medical Schools:
- Drexel University College of Medicine – Philadelphia
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine – Scranton
- Penn State College of Medicine – Hershey
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
- Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine – Philadelphia
- Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College – Philadelphia
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Pittsburgh
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) – Erie
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) – Philadelphia
- LECOM at Seton Hill – Greensburg
There are two medical schools located in Pittsburg, PA.
- University of Pittsburg School of Medicine
- Lake Early College of Osteopathic Medicine
The University of Pittsburg is ranked a tier 1 school by U.S. News & World Report in Best Medical Schools for Research and Tier 2 in Best Medical Schools for Primary Care
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