10 Medical Schools With the Most Students
Large medical schools offer various opportunities.
While attending a smaller institution may mean more individual attention, there are several perks 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 2018-2019 school year.
Drexel University (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 84 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 91-120
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,043
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 261
Learn more about the College of Medicine at Drexel University.
University of Washington
U.S. News research rank: 12
U.S. News primary care rank: 2
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,090
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 271
Learn more about the School of Medicine at University of Washington.
Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel) (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 56 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 55 (tie)
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,130
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 276
Learn more about the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
Wayne State University (MI)
U.S. News research rank: 78 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 91-120
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,182
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 301
Learn more about the School of Medicine at Wayne State University.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
U.S. News research rank: 93-120
U.S. News primary care rank: 91-120
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,232
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 321
Learn more about the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University.
University of Illinois
U.S. News research rank: 50 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 48 (tie)
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,317
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 331
Learn more about the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois.
Western University of Health Sciences (CA)
U.S. News research rank: 93-120
U.S. News primary care rank: 91-120
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,352
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 337
Learn more about the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences.
Indiana University--Indianapolis
U.S. News research rank: 48 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 31 (tie)
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 1,426
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 370
Learn more about the School of Medicine at Indiana University--Indianapolis.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VA, SC, AL)
U.S. News research rank: 93-120
U.S. News primary care rank: 91-120
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 2,005
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 514
Learn more about the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 93-120
U.S. News primary care rank: 82 (tie)
Total enrollment (2018-2019): 2,256
First-year student enrollment (2018-2019): 588
Learn more about the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Medical schools with the most enrolled students in the 2018-2019 school year:
-- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: 2,256 students
-- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine: 2,005 students
-- Indiana University--Indianapolis: 1,426 students
-- Western University of Health Sciences: 1,352 students
-- University of Illinois: 1,317 students
-- Michigan State University (College of Osteopathic Medicine): 1,232 students
-- Wayne State University: 1,182 students
-- Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel): 1,130 students
-- University of Washington: 1,090 students
-- Drexel University: 1,043 students
