University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.61
  • Overall MCAT Score: 31 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 10
  • MCAT Writing Sample Score: P

 

Address: 513 Parnassus Avenue, Room S224 San Francisco, CA 94143-0410
Phone Number: (415) 476-4044
Email: admissions@medsch.ucsf.edu
Website: http://medschool.ucsf.edu/

Admissions: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

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 Admissions Information

Director of Admissions
Hallen Chung
Application fee
$60
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
01/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
09/10
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 2013-2014
September
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
6767 applied, 486 interviewed, 277 were accepted, 149 enrolled
In-state admissions data
3293 applied, 331 interviewed, 188 were accepted, 118 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3474 applied, 155 interviewed, 89 were accepted, 31 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
3140 applied, 254 interviewed, 148 were accepted, 86 enrolled
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.79
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
11.4
Average biological MCAT score
12.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.7
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
41.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
24.0%
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
20.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
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
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

Tuition & Financial Aid: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Carrie Steere-Salazar
Financial aid phone
(415) 476-4181
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $29,856, Out-of-state: $42,101
Required fees
$3,766
Room and board
$19,890
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
87%
Percent of students receiving loans
81%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
86%
Percent of students receiving work study
3%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$101,283

Ranking: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

Research Ranking
Research score
82
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$539.6
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$271.29
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
88
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.7
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
4.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
43.8%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.79
Average MCAT score
11.4
Acceptance rate
4.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
3.1
Total medical school enrollment
634

* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data