University of Utah School of Medicine

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

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
  • Overall MCAT Score: 30 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 10

Address: 30 N. 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-2101
Phone Number: (801) 581-7498
Email: deans.admissions@hsc.utah.edu
Website: http://medicine.utah.edu

University of Utah School of Medicine Admissions

 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
Kathy Doulis
Application fee
$100
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
12/31
Regular application acceptance notification ends
N/A
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
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
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
1336 applied, 548 interviewed, 136 were accepted, 102 enrolled
In-state admissions data
458 applied, 337 interviewed, 95 were accepted, 81 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
878 applied, 211 interviewed, 41 were accepted, 21 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
447 applied, 130 interviewed, 50 were accepted, 36 enrolled
Minority admissions data
388 applied, 83 interviewed, 31 were accepted, 20 enrolled
International admissions data
56 applied, 10 interviewed, 3 were accepted, 2 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.65
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
9.7
Average biological MCAT score
10.2
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.2
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, humanities, demonstration of writing skills, social sciences
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
32.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
23.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
10.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
20.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
15.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

University of Utah School of Medicine Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Rita Litsas
Financial aid phone
(801) 581-6474
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $21,169, Out-of-state: $40,075
Required fees
$765
Room and board
$9,072
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
94%
Percent of students receiving loans
87%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
54%
Percent of students receiving work study
2%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$132,170

University of Utah School of Medicine Ranking

Research Ranking
Research score
45
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.2
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.5
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$95.6
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$86.2
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
60
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.2
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.6
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.65
Average MCAT score
9.7
Acceptance rate
10.2%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.7
Total medical school enrollment
412