Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.69
  • Overall MCAT Score: 28.9 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.4
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 9.5
  • MCAT Writing Sample: M

 

Address: 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone Number: (717) 531-8755
Email: StudentAffairs@hmc.psu.edu
Website: http://www.hmc.psu.edu

Admissions: Pennsylvania State University College 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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dwight Davis, M.D.
Application fee
$40
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
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Application deadline
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Secondary application required
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Personal interview required
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Regular application acceptance notification begins
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Regular application acceptance notification ends
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Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
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Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
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Early decision plan application period begins
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Early decision plan application period ends
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Early decision plan notification date
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Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
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Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
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Out-of-state admissions data
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Women’s admissions data
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Minority admissions data
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International admissions data
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Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
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Oldest MCAT considered
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Average MCAT score
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Average biological MCAT score
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Average physical sciences MCAT score
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Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
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Average writing MCAT score
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Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
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Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
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Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
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Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
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Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
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Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
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Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
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Combined degree programs offered
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Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
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Combined college/M.D. program URL
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Tuition & Financial Aid: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Kathy Greider
Financial aid phone
(717) 531-4103
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
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Required fees
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Room and board
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2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
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Percent of students receiving loans
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Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
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Percent of students receiving work study
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Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
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Ranking: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Research Ranking
Research score
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Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
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Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
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Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
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2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
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Primary Care Rankings
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Primary-care peer assessment score
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Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
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Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
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Ranking Admission Statistics
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Average MCAT score
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Full-time faculty / student ratio
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Total medical school enrollment
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* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data