Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Missouri School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.55
Address: 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
Phone Number: (573) 882-9219
Email: MizzouMed@missouri.edu
Website: http://som.missouri.edu/
Admissions: University of Missouri 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
Alison Martin
Application fee
$75
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
10/31
Regular application acceptance notification ends
03/15
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
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
08/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/30
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
July
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
1686 applied, 413 interviewed, 166 were accepted, 104 enrolled
In-state admissions data
498 applied, 294 interviewed, 131 were accepted, 88 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
1188 applied, 119 interviewed, 35 accepted, 16 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
726 applied, 159 interviewed, 78 accepted, 53 enrolled
Minority admissions data
493 applied, 64 interviewed, 30 accepted, 13 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT SCORES, GPA, AND COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.78
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.1
Average biological MCAT score
10.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.9
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, demonstration of writing skills, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
50.9%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
11.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
11.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
4.2%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
21.9%
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.H.I., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.H.A.
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 Missouri School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Cheri Marks
Financial aid phone
(573) 882-2923
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $25,265, Out-of-state: $50,307
Required fees
$2,321
Room and board
$9,954
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
96%
Percent of students receiving loans
89%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
60%
Percent of students receiving work study
0.2%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$141,833
Ranking: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
37
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$25.5
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$43.82
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
63
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.4%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.78
Average MCAT score
10.1
Acceptance rate
9.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.5:1
Total medical school enrollment
391
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data