Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 26.9 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 9.4
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 8.3
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.2
- MCAT Writing Sample: J
Address: Basic Medical Sciences Building, Room 107 Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone Number: (505) 272-4766
Email: somadmissions@salud.unm.edu
Website: http://hsc.unm.edu/som/
Admissions: University of New Mexico
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. David Bear
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
03/15
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
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
July
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
822 applied, 231 interviewed, 112 were accepted, 92 enrolled
In-state admissions data
237 applied, 212 interviewed, 107 were accepted, 91 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
585 applied, 19 interviewed, 5 were accepted, 1 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
403 applied, 118 interviewed, 58 were accepted, 50 enrolled
Minority admissions data
356 applied, 102 interviewed, 52 were accepted, 48 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.59
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
8.9
Average biological MCAT score
9.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
8.3
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
8.9
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, biochemistry, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
44.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
25.3%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
8.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.7%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
20.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://hsc.unm.edu/som/programs/mdphd
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of New Mexico
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Janell Valdez
Financial aid phone
(505) 272-8008
2012 – 2013 Tuition and Fees
2012 – 2013 Tuition
In-state: $16,170, Out-of-state: $46,347
Required fees
$3,124
Room and board
$11,228
2012 – 2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
90%
Percent of students receiving loans
85%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
64%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$118,674
Ranking: University of New Mexico
Research Ranking
Research score
67
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$60.2
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$75.45
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
60
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.4
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
43.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.61
Average MCAT score
9.2
Acceptance rate
18.7%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.3
Total medical school enrollment
316
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data