Top 10 US Medical Schools

Concise profiles, rankings, and quick facts to help you explore leading programs.

Explore the top-ranked medical programs across the United States

Each profile includes location, selectivity, tuition estimate, and a quick note on strengths or specialties.

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Top 10 Medical Schools

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Harvard Medical School campus

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA • Private

World-renowned research institution with strengths in biomedical research, clinical training, and global health partnerships.

  • Approx. acceptance: 3%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $65,000
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine building

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD • Private

Known for pioneering research and exceptional clinical care, especially in neurology, oncology, and pediatrics.

  • Approx. acceptance: 5%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $62,000
3
Stanford School of Medicine campus

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, CA • Private

Innovation-driven program with close ties to biotech, strong translational research, and flexible curricula for individualized study.

  • Approx. acceptance: 4%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $64,000
4
Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn

Perelman School of Medicine (UPenn)

Philadelphia, PA • Private

Strong in biomedical research, health policy, and integrated hospital systems with broad clinical training sites.

  • Approx. acceptance: 6%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $63,000
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Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York, NY • Private

Offers broad clinical exposure across major New York hospitals and strong programs in primary care and research.

  • Approx. acceptance: 4%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $65,000
6
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine campus

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Rochester, MN • Private

Clinical excellence with integrated patient-focused training across specialty care centers and collaborative research opportunities.

  • Approx. acceptance: 7%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $58,000
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UCSF School of Medicine clinical building

UCSF School of Medicine

San Francisco, CA • Public

Leading public research institution with strengths in primary care, biomedical research, and population health.

  • Approx. acceptance: 6%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $45,000 (in-state)
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Washington University School of Medicine building

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO • Private

Highly regarded for research productivity, competitive clinical training, and strong basic science departments.

  • Approx. acceptance: 6%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $60,000
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine campus

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York, NY • Private

Strong clinical programs and a history of innovation in medical education, including tuition policies that broaden access.

  • Approx. acceptance: 5%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $63,000
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Duke University School of Medicine campus

Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC • Private

Known for clinical innovation, strong surgical and research programs, and interdisciplinary biomedical partnerships.

  • Approx. acceptance: 6%
  • Estimated tuition (yr): $61,000