Tulane University School of Medicine

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

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.55
  • Overall MCAT Score: 33.3 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 11
  • MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q

 

Address: 1430 Tulane Avenue, SL67, New Orleans, LA 70112-2699
Phone Number: (504) 988-5331
Email: medsch@tulane.edu
Website: http://www.mcl.tulane.edu

Admissions: Tulane University 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
Dr. Marc J. Kahn
Application fee
$100
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/01
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
by 05/15
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
09/15
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2010-2011
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
9024 applied, 535 interviewed, 339 were accepted, 178 enrolled
In-state admissions data
57 interviewed, 39 were accepted, 27 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
478 interviewed, 300 were accepted, 151 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
265 interviewed, 174 were accepted, 81 enrolled
Minority admissions data
112 interviewed, 61 were accepted, 33 enrolled
International admissions data
13 interviewed, 6 were accepted, 3 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.45
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
10.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.0
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
35.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
39.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
24.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
1.7%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
0.3%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./J.D., M.D./M.S.W., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

Tuition & Financial Aid: Tulane University School of Medicine

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Michael T. Goodman
Financial aid phone
(504) 988-6135
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
Private: $44,100
Required fees
$3,134
Room and board
$13,030
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
82%
Percent of students receiving loans
70%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
36%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$176,986

Ranking: Tulane University School of Medicine

Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$54.1
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$133.9
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.6
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
42.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.45
Average MCAT score
10.0
Acceptance rate
3.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.6
Total medical school enrollment
661