More than 100,000 students were enrolled in U.S. medical schools in 2025 — a record high, according to data released Dec. 9 by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Total enrollment reached 100,723 students in 2025, with the largest-ever incoming class of 23,440 first-year students.
Here are three other key findings:
- 54,699 people applied to medical school in 2025, a 5.3% increase from 2024.
- First-time applicants accounted for 76.5% of the total; women made up 57.2%.
- Medical schools in California, Texas and Florida had the most applicants.