New York City · MD Program
Avg MCAT
522
Avg GPA
3.93
Acceptance Rate
~2.5%
Class Size
~102
Tuition
~$68,000/yr
Location
Kips Bay, Manhattan
NYU Grossman is one of the most selective medical schools in the country. It went tuition-free in 2018 — a landmark decision that dramatically increased application volume and competition.
Located in Kips Bay, Manhattan, it is affiliated with NYU Langone Health, one of the top-ranked hospital systems in the US. The school emphasizes clinical training, research, and a diverse student body.
May: AMCAS opens.
June 1: Submit by June 1 for the best chances.
July–August: Secondary invitations are sent.
October–February: Interviews take place.
Through May: Decisions are released on a rolling basis.
NYU typically asks 2–3 secondary prompts. Common themes include why NYU specifically, diversity or background, and adversity or challenge.
For “Why NYU,” mention Langone, the tuition-free mission, or the NYC patient population. Keep responses under 250 words each. Be specific — generic “I love research” answers are filtered out.
Expect traditional one-on-one interviews with faculty and students. Be ready to discuss your clinical experiences, research, and ethical scenarios.
NYU also uses a “Humanistic Qualities” evaluation — they want to see empathy, self-awareness, and genuine curiosity.
Working with a physician mentor who knows what NYU Grossman is looking for can be the difference between an interview and a rejection. Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Tomei.
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