BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2022-2023
Penn State / Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson — Premedical-Medical (PMM) BS/MD
University Park, PA 41,415 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
BS/MD7-Year
Accept
55.2%
Yield
19.5%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1210–1390
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
600–680
SAT Math (mid 50%)
610–710
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
26–31
GPA (avg, admitted)
3.68
GPA NOTEAverage high school GPA of 3.68; 47.91% had a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA | Nov 1 | — | Early Action: Nov 1, Dec 24 notification |
| Rolling | Oct 1 | — | Rolling Admission: starts Oct 1 |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$41,212
Total COA
$64,244
Avg need-based aid
$9,935
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$54,309
PSU/Jefferson PMM meets 78% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
PSU/Jefferson PMM's AP Policy
Penn State awards credit for AP exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5, depending on the subject. A maximum of 36 credits can be applied from AP exams.
Min score
3
Credit cap
0 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayConsidered
- Recommendation(s)Considered
- Class rankConsidered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant, public research university that educates students from around the world and supports individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service.
Distilled Themes
integrated teaching, research, and serviceeducating students from around the worldsupporting individuals and communitiesnew knowledge and understandingcreativity and innovation
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01A strong and consistent academic record in the sciences.
- 02A demonstrated commitment to medicine through hands-on experiences.
- 03A clear understanding of the demands of an accelerated medical program.
- 04Personal qualities like maturity, empathy, and resilience.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong academic foundation with a challenging curriculum and high GPA.
- 02Show genuine interest in medicine through experiences like volunteering or shadowing.
- 03Craft a compelling narrative in your application essay that connects your experiences to your desire to become a physician.
- 04Secure strong letters of recommendation from teachers who can speak to your academic abilities and character.
- 05While test-optional, strong scores can still be a positive differentiator.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show specific interest in the PMM program
- Lack of any experience or exposure to the medical field
- A downward trend in academic performance
- Weak letters of recommendation
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
EngineeringBusinessInformation Sciences and TechnologyEarth and Mineral SciencesCommunications
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program; Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; 7 years; ~25-35 seats per cycle; MCAT required: No; GPA to maintain: 3.5 in science and overall.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Rolling Admission
Non-binding
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
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Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Regular Decision
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2022-2023)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
The Penn State/SKMC BS/MD program does not consider demonstrated interest; admission is based on academic merit and other specific program requirements.
Save the energy
Focus on meeting the high academic and testing thresholds for the program; do not spend effort on demonstrating interest.
Provenance