Harvard University Medical School

Harvard University Medical School

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into Harvard University Medical School?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
  • Overall MCAT Score: 36.04(out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.47
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 12.39
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 11.18
  • MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q

 

Address: 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115-6092
Phone Number: (617) 432-1550
Email: admissions_office@hms.harvard.edu
Website: http://hms.harvard.edu

Admissions: Harvard University Medical School

NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information. 
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Joanne M. McEvoy
Application fee
$85
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
03/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
03/23
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
3
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5435 applied, 845 interviewed, 223 were accepted, 165 enrolled
In-state admissions data
N/A
Out-of-state admissions data
N/A
Women’s admissions data
2291 applied, 380 interviewed, 105 were accepted, 77 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2675 applied, 429 interviewed, 105 were accepted, 87 enrolled
International admissions data
363 applied, 31 interviewed, 8 were accepted, 10 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.87
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
12.0
Average biological MCAT score
12.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
11.2
Average writing MCAT score
R
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, molecular and cell biology, demonstration of writing skills, calculus
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
62.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
14.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
22.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
N/A
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

Tuition & Financial Aid: Harvard University Medical School

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Robert Coughlin
Financial aid phone
(617) 432-0449
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $47,500
Required fees
$3,543
Room and board
$13,170
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
84%
Percent of students receiving loans
74%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
68%
Percent of students receiving work study
1%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$113,943

Ranking: Harvard University Medical School

Research Ranking
Research score
100
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.9
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$1346.3
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$150.86
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
74
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.7%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.87
Average MCAT score
12.0
Acceptance rate
4.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
12.6:1
Total medical school enrollment
709

* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data