M.D. Admissions Statistics
Albert Einstein College of Medicine celebrates the dynamic, accomplished, and diverse students who make up our M.D. program. We know that the best doctors are the ones who understand and empathize with the experience of their patients. That’s why we aim to align student selection with our social justice mission. The facts and figures from our most recent class of first-year M.D. students present a complete picture of who gets admitted to Einstein and reflect the inclusive approach of our admissions process. All data is from 2024.
M.D. Admissions By The Numbers
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8,897
applications received
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966
interviews granted
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165
number of M.D. students accepted in each first-year class
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71
undergraduate colleges represented in our first-year class
Our Holistic Admissions Requirements
A Competency-Based Approach
Einstein takes a holistic, competency-based approach to M.D. admissions. We understand that the pathway to medical school isn’t always linear, so our admissions process emphasizes foundational academics that account for the full experience of our candidates rather than strict prerequisites.
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27%
of our students have a non-science undergraduate degree
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68
have a Bachelor of Arts in the humanities
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96
have a Bachelor of Science
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31
are certified as an EMT or in wilderness training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Admissions
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14%
identify with groups underrepresented in medicine
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62%
identify as women
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5
students participated in an Einstein pathway program as undergraduates
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16%
were born outside of the United States
Diversity Pathway Programs
Einstein’s commitment to health equity goes beyond providing care to the people of the Bronx and extends to training future healthcare leaders who embrace and reflect our community.
Scholarships that Pay for Tuition
Making Medical School More Affordable
Einstein hopes to make careers in medicine available to everyone. We are proud to award all M.D. students at Einstein a David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Scholarship that covers the cost of tuition and fees. We also pair incoming students with financial counselors to provide guidance on additional resources available to help pay for the full cost of attendance.
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100%
of Einstein M.D. students receive a Gottesman Scholarship
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~$138K
average cost of Einstein's M.D. degree after institutional scholarships
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$240K
average M.D. degree cost at a private U.S. medical school
Einstein M.D. Students Have Come a Long Way
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71
undergraduate schools represented
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22
states represented
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44%
in-state students
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4
were born in the Bronx
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16+
countries represented
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53%
speak some Spanish
