Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0602
Phone Number: (858) 534-3880
Email: somadmissions@ucsd.edu
Website: http://meded.ucsd.edu/
Admissions: University of California–San Diego
| Fall 2010 Admissions Information | |
|---|---|
| Director of Admissions | Brian Zeglen |
| Application fee | $60 |
| AMCAS application accepted | Yes |
| Early application deadline | 06/01 |
| Application deadline | 11/01 |
| Secondary application required | Yes |
| Personal interview required | Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification begins |
10/15 |
| Regular application acceptance notification ends |
08/27 |
| Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission |
2 |
| 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 2010-2011 |
September |
| Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics | |
| Total admissions data | 5566 applied, 678 interviewed, 318 were accepted, 134 enrolled |
| In-state admissions data | 3663 applied, 562 interviewed, 266 were accepted, 121 enrolled |
| Out-of-state admissions data | 1903 applied, 116 interviewed, 52 were accepted, 13 enrolled |
| Women’s admissions data | 2614 applied, 309 interviewed, 151 were accepted, 62 enrolled |
| Minority admissions data | 3321 applied, 412 interviewed, 180 were accepted, 78 enrolled |
| International admissions data | 53 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled |
| Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores |
|
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.75 |
| Oldest MCAT considered | 2007 |
| Average MCAT score | 11.1 |
| Average biological MCAT score | 11.6 |
| Average physical sciences MCAT score |
11.4 |
| Average verbal reasoning MCAT score |
10.4 |
| Average writing MCAT score | Q |
| Undergraduate Majors | |
| Required undergraduate coursework | biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, general chemistry |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science |
48.0% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science |
22.0% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities |
9.0% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions |
0.0% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study |
21.0% |
| Combined Degree Programs | |
| Combined college/M.D. program offered |
Yes |
| Combined degree programs offered | M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S. |
| Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program |
8 |
| Combined college/M.D. program URL | http://meded.ucsd.edu/admissions/med-scholar.ht… |
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of California–San Diego
| Financial Aid Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Financial aid director | Carol Hartupee |
| Financial aid phone | (858) 534-4664 |
| 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees | |
| 2008-2009 Tuition | In-state: $0, Out-of-state: $12,245 |
| Required fees | $24,579 |
| Room and board | $12,787 |
| 2008-2009 Financial Aid | |
| Percent of students receiving any financial aid |
89% |
| Percent of students receiving loans |
81% |
| Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships |
54% |
| Percent of students receiving work study |
0% |
| Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$89,102 |
Ranking: University of California–San Diego
| Research Ranking | |
|---|---|
| Research score | 68 |
| Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest) |
4.0 |
| Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest) |
3.9 |
| Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars) |
$284.8 |
| 2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands) |
$297.9 |
| Primary Care Rankings | |
| Primary care score | 62 |
| Primary-care peer assessment score | 3.1 |
| Primary-care assessment score by residency directors |
3.3 |
| Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties |
42.0% |
| Ranking Admission Statistics | |
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.75 |
| Average MCAT score | 11.1 |
| Acceptance rate | 5.7% |
| Full-time faculty / student ratio | 1.8 |
| Total medical school enrollment | 520 |