The average MD matriculant in 2025 had a 3.81 GPA; the average applicant had a 3.67 (UConn/AAMC). For DO programs, matriculants averaged around 3.63 in 2024, a meaningfully lower bar than MD.
Above a 3.7, you're competitive for most MD schools on GPA alone. Between 3.5 and 3.7, you're fine but need a strong MCAT score and a smart, realistic school list to match. Below 3.5, you'll want a clear plan to demonstrate academic readiness some other way — a post-bacc, an SMP, or a strong upward trend — rather than hoping the rest of your application compensates on its own.