Inside Weill Cornell Medicine: What the Admissions Numbers Really Say
If you are building a med school list in New York, Weill Cornell Medicine is probably on it. It sits on the Upper East Side, next to some of the busiest hospitals in the country, and it enrolls one of the smallest classes of any top program. Here is what the most recent class profile shows.
The numbers at a glance
- Applications received: About 7,345 for the Class of 2028
- Interviews offered: 801 (roughly 11% of the applicant pool)
- Enrolled: 106 students (about 1.4% of applicants)
- Median GPA: 3.90
- Median MCAT: 518
- Class makeup: 57% of the entering class is women
- Scholarship support: 66% of students receive scholarship
What stands out
Weill Cornell enrolls approximately 106 students from about 7,345 applicants, making admission highly competitive. Around 11% of applicants receive interviews, and approximately 13% of interviewees ultimately enroll.
The academic bar is high, with a median GPA of 3.90 and a median MCAT score of 518. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance alongside meaningful clinical and research experience.
Scholarship support is also significant, with approximately 66% of students receiving scholarship assistance.
How the interview works
Interviews are virtual and take a full day. You meet with admissions staff, talk with current students, and sit for two open-file interviews of about 30 minutes each with members of
the admissions committee. Because the interviewers have read your file, expect questions about why you chose medicine, what you have done to prepare, and the experiences you listed. Be ready to talk about every activity on your application in detail.
What this means for your application
Applying to Weill Cornell is a reach for nearly everyone, so build a balanced list around it. Aim to have your MCAT score at or above the 518 range before you submit, and make sure your clinical experience, research and service activities are things you can discuss with specifics. If you are still working on your score, there is time to plan a retake and apply with the strongest application you can.
If you would like help deciding where Weill Cornell fits on your list, or how to prepare for the MCAT, get in touch and we will work through it with you.