Getting into Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University sits in the heart of Philadelphia and trains one of the largest MD classes in the country — with a big-city clinical footprint to match. No admission odds here, just verified facts and how to read them.
Updated September 2026 · 2026–2027 cycle · figures cited to Sidney Kimmel's official admissions pages
What is Sidney Kimmel's mission — and what does it signal?
Sidney Kimmel trains physicians inside Jefferson's large Philadelphia health system, with heavy clinical volume and a broad, service-minded class.3 The signal for applicants: this is a place that values clinical readiness and the ability to thrive in a big, busy academic medical center.
What makes Sidney Kimmel distinctive?
The most striking fact is scale: with 281 students (entered 2026), Sidney Kimmel runs one of the largest MD classes in the United States.1 Paired with Jefferson's downtown Philadelphia hospitals, that means a lot of clinical exposure and a large peer network. If you want a big, clinically immersive program in a major city, it's a natural fit.
What GPA and MCAT does Sidney Kimmel look for?
The class entering in 2026 posted an average GPA of 3.84, an average science (BCPM) GPA of 3.80 and an average total MCAT of 514, across 281 students.1 An average is the center of a strong class, not a line you must cross.
How does Sidney Kimmel review applicants?
Review is holistic, and an interview is required for acceptance.1 Sidney Kimmel's public pages don't lay out the exact letter-of-recommendation and prerequisite rules in one place — so confirm the current requirements, including any CASPer or AAMC PREview expectation, directly on the Jefferson admissions site before you apply.2
Does Sidney Kimmel use the MMI — and what is the interview like?
Here's an honest caveat: Jefferson states that interviews for the current cycle are held in person at its Philadelphia campus, but its public pages don't specify whether the format is a traditional interview or a multiple-mini-interview (MMI).2 Confirm the format in your invitation. Either way, plan to travel to Philadelphia and to talk substantively about your path.
How much does Sidney Kimmel cost?
Jefferson publishes MD tuition, fees, and room & board for the current year on its official cost page — confirm the exact figure there.4 As with any private school, the tuition line is only part of the picture; factor in fees, insurance, and Philadelphia living costs, and check Jefferson's financial aid for what can change the real number.
A big, clinically immersive program in the middle of Philadelphia.
Sidney Kimmel's scale is the story — one of the country's largest MD classes, inside Jefferson's downtown hospitals. The published averages are the middle of a strong class (GPA, science GPA and MCAT are all published as averages), not a gate. If you want deep clinical exposure in a major city, that's the fit. A read on fit, not a prediction — we publish no odds.
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Frequently asked
What GPA and MCAT do you need for Sidney Kimmel Medical College?
The class entering in 2026 posted an average GPA of 3.84, an average science (BCPM) GPA of 3.80 and an average total MCAT of 514. These are class averages, not cutoffs, and Jefferson reviews holistically.
How big is Sidney Kimmel's class?
281 students (entered 2026) — one of the largest MD classes in the United States, paired with Jefferson's large Philadelphia health system.
Is the Sidney Kimmel interview an MMI or traditional?
Jefferson holds interviews in person at its Philadelphia campus for the current cycle but doesn't publicly specify traditional vs MMI. Confirm the format in your invitation.
How much is tuition at Sidney Kimmel Medical College?
Jefferson publishes MD tuition, fees, and room & board on its official cost page — confirm the current figure there, before fees, insurance, and living costs.
Does Sidney Kimmel require the CASPer or AAMC PREview?
Confirm the current cycle's CASPer and PREview expectations directly on the Jefferson admissions site.
Sources — Sidney Kimmel official pages
- Entering-class averages (GPA, science GPA, MCAT, class size; entered 2026) & interview requirement ("Selection Factors"): jefferson.edu — SKMC selection factors; MCAT and science GPA: SKMC admissions overview (PDF); GPA and class size: jefferson.edu
- Admissions, interview location & requirements: jefferson.edu — SKMC admissions
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College & Jefferson health system: jefferson.edu — SKMC
- Tuition, fees & cost of attendance (confirm current figure): jefferson.edu — SKMC cost & aid
Preceptorly is not affiliated with this school and does not represent it. Figures are the school's own most recently published class data and are averages, medians, or ranges as labeled — not cutoffs. No acceptance rate or admission odds are shown or implied; this page does not predict admission. Tuition is the published tuition line only, before fees, insurance, and living costs. Always confirm current requirements and figures on the school's official pages.