10 Medical Schools With the Most Students
Large medical schools offer various opportunities.
While attending a smaller institution may mean more individual attention, several perks are available through a larger medical school. For one, experts say, there's a greater chance of a more diverse student body. A larger school can also provide more faculty along with a variety of research opportunities and additional campuses. Here are the 10 medical schools that had the most students enrolled during the 2020-2021 school year, according to data reported to U.S. News.
Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel) (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 55 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 59 (tie)
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,088
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 271
Learn more about Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
University of Washington
U.S. News research rank: 7 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 1
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,123
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 270
Learn more about the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Wayne State University (MI)
U.S. News research rank: 66 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 89 (tie)
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,188
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 299
Learn more about the Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Lincoln Memorial University (DeBusk) (TN)
U.S. News research rank: 93-123
U.S. News primary care rank: 93-123
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,191
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 411
Learn more about DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.
University of Illinois
U.S. News research rank: 55 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 67 (tie)
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,275
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 303
Learn more about the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Nova Southeastern University Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (Patel) (FL)
U.S. News research rank: 93-123
U.S. News primary care rank: 93-123
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,302
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 415
Learn more about Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Western University of Health Sciences (CA)
U.S. News research rank: 93-123
U.S. News primary care rank: 93-123
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,339
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 354
Learn more about the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.
Indiana University--Indianapolis
U.S. News research rank: 42 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 36 (tie)
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 1,441
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 371
Learn more about Indiana University--Indianapolis School of Medicine.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA)
U.S. News research rank: 93-123
U.S. News primary care rank: 93-123
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 2,122
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 665
Learn more about the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 93-123
U.S. News primary care rank: 80 (tie)
Total enrollment (2020-2021): 2,390
First-year student enrollment (2020-2021): 739
Learn more about the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Medical schools with the most enrolled students in the 2020-2021 school year:
-- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: 2,390
-- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine: 2,122
-- Indiana University--Indianapolis: 1,441
-- Western University of Health Sciences: 1,339
-- Nova Southeastern University Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (Patel): 1,302
-- University of Illinois: 1,275
-- Lincoln Memorial University (DeBusk): 1,191
-- Wayne State University: 1,188
-- University of Washington: 1,123
-- Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel): 1,088
