
For the application year 2024, the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine achieved a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 74.9%, with 1,114 applicants and 835 accepted. This marks a significant increase compared to 2023, when the acceptance rate was 68.7% from 1,044 applicants. Historically, the acceptance rate has fluctuated, showing a drastic rise from just 51.7% in 2022 and 56.7% in 2021. Other noteworthy figures include a 59.4% acceptance rate in 2020 and 57.1% in 2019, indicating a positive trend toward increased selectivity in more recent years.