Address: 1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 500, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone Number: (323) 442-2552
Email: medadmit@usc.edu
Website: http://www.usc.edu/keck
Admissions: University of Southern California (Keck)
| Fall 2010 Admissions Information | |
|---|---|
| Director of Admissions | Dr. Erin Quinn |
| Application fee | $90 |
| 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 |
08/20 |
| 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 |
06/01 |
| Early decision plan application period ends |
08/01 |
| Early decision plan notification date |
10/01 |
| Starting month for the class of 2010-2011 |
August |
| Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics | |
| Total admissions data | 6617 applied, 622 interviewed, 354 were accepted, 159 enrolled |
| In-state admissions data | 3540 applied, 236 were accepted, 121 enrolled |
| Out-of-state admissions data | 3077 applied, 118 were accepted, 38 enrolled |
| Women’s admissions data | 3085 applied, 295 interviewed, 178 were accepted, 73 enrolled |
| Minority admissions data | 3059 applied, 275 interviewed, 159 were accepted, 80 enrolled |
| International admissions data | 314 applied, 10 were accepted, 6 enrolled |
| Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores |
|
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.58 |
| Oldest MCAT considered | 2007 |
| Average MCAT score | 10.9 |
| Average biological MCAT score | 11.4 |
| Average physical sciences MCAT score |
11.1 |
| Average verbal reasoning MCAT score |
10.1 |
| Average writing MCAT score | Q |
| Undergraduate Majors | |
| Required undergraduate coursework | biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, humanities, social sciences, general chemistry |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science |
45.9% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science |
10.1% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities |
18.2% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions |
8.2% |
| Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study |
17.6% |
| Combined Degree Programs | |
| Combined college/M.D. program offered |
Yes |
| Combined degree programs offered | M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.W., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.H.A. |
| Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program |
8 |
| Combined college/M.D. program URL | http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/admission/ba… |
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Southern California (Keck)
| Financial Aid Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Financial aid director | Susan Ikerd |
| Financial aid phone | (213) 740-5462 |
| 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees | |
| 2008-2009 Tuition | Private: $43,536 |
| Required fees | $4,360 |
| Room and board | $15,842 |
| 2008-2009 Financial Aid | |
| Percent of students receiving any financial aid |
92% |
| Percent of students receiving loans |
82% |
| Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships |
57% |
| Percent of students receiving work study |
0% |
| Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$161,931 |
Ranking: University of Southern California (Keck)
| Research Ranking | |
|---|---|
| Research score | 51 |
| Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest) |
3.3 |
| Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest) |
3.6 |
| Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars) |
$144.2 |
| 2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands) |
$121.2 |
| Primary Care Rankings | |
| Primary care score | N/A |
| Primary-care peer assessment score | 2.8 |
| Primary-care assessment score by residency directors |
3.1 |
| Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties |
31.0% |
| Ranking Admission Statistics | |
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.58 |
| Average MCAT score | 10.9 |
| Acceptance rate | 5.3% |
| Full-time faculty / student ratio | 1.8 |
| Total medical school enrollment | 679 |