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By the Numbers

Class of 2029 Profile

At Stritch, physicians-in-training begin their educational journey to become excellent clinicians and provide outstanding patient care. Our newest class is comprised of 175 students selected from more than 13,000 applicants.

Academic Achievement

3.7

Mean Science GPA

3.8

Mean Overall GPA

512

Mean MCAT Score

Demographics

Women

62%

Men

38%

21-36

Age Range

36

Races and Ethnicities

15

Students Born Outside the U.S.

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U.S. STATES AND TERRITORIES REPRESENTED

87

Undergraduate colleges represented

9%

First generation college student

Pre-medical experiences

Mean hours for the Class of 2029

1,140

Research

1,562

Paid non-clinical experiences

393

Medically-based service

508

Non-medically based service

I chose Stritch because of its commitment to service, supportive community, and strong clinical and research opportunities.

I chose Stritch because of its commitment to service, supportive community, and strong clinical and research opportunities. Erin Flannigan, M1

PURSUE YOUR CALLING

Match Day 2025

On Friday, March 21, 2025, M4 students gathered with their families and friends, faculty, and staff for a Match Day celebration. Learn more about the diverse range of specialties the Stritch Class of 2025 matched into.

Stritch School of Medicine Class of 2025 graduates celebrating at commencement with a champagne toast.

Learn where some of the Class of 2025 students matched and what they say are the most valuable things they learned during their time in medical school at Stritch.

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