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Class of 2029 Profile

At Stritch, physicians-in-training begin their educational journey to become excellent clinicians and provide outstanding patient care. Our newest class is comprised of 175 students selected from more than 13,000 applicants.

Academic Achievement

3.7

Mean Science GPA

3.8

Mean Overall GPA

512

Mean MCAT Score

Demographics

Women

62%

Men

38%

20-36

Age range

29

U.S. states & territories represented

15

Students born outside the U.S.

36

Races & Ethnicities

87

Undergraduate colleges represented

9%

First generation college student

Pre-Medical Experiences

Mean hours for the Class of 2029

1,140

Research

1,562

Paid non-clinical experiences

393

Medically-based service

508

Non-medically based service

I chose Stritch because of its commitment to service, supportive community, and strong clinical and research opportunities.

I chose Stritch because of its commitment to service, supportive community, and strong clinical and research opportunities. Erin Flannigan, M1

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Latest News

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Match Day 2026

On Friday, March 20, 2026, the M4s gathered with their families and friends, faculty, and staff for a Match Day celebration. The Stritch Class of 2026 matched into a diverse range of specialties.

Class of 2026

Get to know some of the Class of 2026 graduates and learn where they matched, the most valuable things they learned at Stritch, and their advice for future medical students.