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. Among the 10 ranked medical schools that reported the largest student enrollment in 2017-2018 to U.S. News in annual survey, the majority are private institutions. Here are the 10 medical schools with the most students.
Drexel University (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 85
U.S. News primary care rank: Rank Not Published
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,051
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 263
Learn more about the College of Medicine at Drexel University.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (NY)
U.S. News research rank: RNP
U.S. News primary care rank: RNP
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,056
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 251
Learn more about the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Thomas Jefferson University (Kimmel) (PA)
U.S. News research rank: 56
U.S. News primary care rank: 46 (tie)
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,086
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 274
Learn more about the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
Michigan State University (College of Osteopathic Medicine)
U.S. News research rank: RNP
U.S. News primary care rank: 79
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,195
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 316
Learn more about the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University.
Wayne State University (MI)
U.S. News research rank: 78 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: RNP
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,200
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 307
Learn more about the School of Medicine at Wayne State University.
University of Illinois
U.S. News research rank: 52 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 67
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,222
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 286
Learn more about the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois–Chicago.
Western University of Health Sciences (CA)
U.S. News research rank: RNP
U.S. News primary care rank: RNP
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,349
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 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: 50 (tie)
U.S. News primary care rank: 46 (tie)
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,409
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 360
Learn more about the School of Medicine at Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Virginia, Carolinas and Auburn
U.S. News research rank: RNP
U.S. News primary care rank: RNP
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 1,853
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 509
Learn more about the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (PA)
U.S. News research rank: RNP
U.S. News primary care rank: 85
Total enrollment (2017-2018): 2,266
First-year student enrollment (2017-2018): 584
Learn more about the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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