Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into University of Washington School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 32.2 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.2
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.3
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: PO Box 356340, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 543-7212
Email: askuwsom@u.washington.edu
Website: http://www.uwmedicine.org
Admissions: University of Washington 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. Carol C. Teitz
Application fee
$35
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
11/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
04/01
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
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
4629 applied, 917 interviewed, 267 were accepted, 216 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1137 applied, 761 interviewed, 227 were accepted, 195 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3492 applied, 156 interviewed, 40 were accepted, 21 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2127 applied, 434 interviewed, 148 were accepted, 118 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1652 applied, 262 interviewed, 76 were accepted, 53 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
10.4
Average biological MCAT score
10.8
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.4
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
42.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
9.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
23.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
24.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Washington School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Diane Noecker
Financial aid phone
(206) 685-9229
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $19,122, Out-of-state: $45,527
Required fees
$475
Room and board
$14,739
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
91%
Percent of students receiving loans
85%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
64%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$98,283
Ranking: University of Washington School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
75
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.3
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$566.1
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$259.2
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
100
Primary-care peer assessment score
4.2
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
4.1
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
47.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Average MCAT score
10.4
Acceptance rate
5.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.5
Total medical school enrollment
870