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Record Medical School Enrollment Hits 100,723 in 2025

12/23/2025

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In 2025, enrollment at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) surpassed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 100,723 students.
Applications rose 5.3%, with women comprising 57.2% of applicants.
The first-year class reached a record 23,440 students, with men making up 44.4%.
Black men entering medical school have remained nearly unchanged for decades.
AAMC President David Skorton said the trend reflects strong interest in medicine.

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In 2025, enrollment at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) surpassed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 100,723 students.
Applications rose 5.3%, with women comprising 57.2% of applicants.
The first-year class reached a record 23,440 students, with men making up 44.4%.
Black men entering medical school have remained nearly unchanged for decades.
AAMC President David Skorton said the trend reflects strong interest in medicine.