Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Ponce School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
- Overall MCAT Score: 21 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 8
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 7
Address: PO Box 7004, Ponce, PR 00732
Phone Number: (787) 840-2575
Email: admissions@psm.edu
Website: http://www.psm.edu
Admissions: Ponce 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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Carmen Mercado
Application fee
$100
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/15
Secondary application required
No
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
12/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
N/A
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
4
Deferred entrance available
No
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 2013-2014
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
1214 applied, 164 interviewed, 145 were accepted, 66 enrolled
In-state admissions data
374 applied, 140 interviewed, 123 were accepted, 54 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
840 applied, 24 interviewed, 12 were accepted, 12 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
612 applied, 80 interviewed, 74 were accepted, 36 enrolled
Minority admissions data
812 applied, 158 interviewed, 139 were accepted, 63 enrolled
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.49
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
7.0
Average biological MCAT score
8.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
7.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
7.0
Average writing MCAT score
M
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, behavioral science, social sciences
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
N/A
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
6
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Ponce School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Bethzaida Cruz
Financial aid phone
(787) 840-2575
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $34,254
Required fees
$2,057
Room and board
$143,264
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
96%
Percent of students receiving loans
91%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
5%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$143,264
Ranking: Ponce School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
1.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$0.0
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$0.0
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
1.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
26%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.49
Average MCAT score
7.0
Acceptance rate
11.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.5:1
Total medical school enrollment
271
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data