Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Boston University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 32.5 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.3
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 11
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.2
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 72 E. Concord Street, L-103, Boston, MA 02118
Phone Number: (617) 638-4630
Email: medadms@bu.edu
Website: http://www.bumc.bu.edu
Admissions: Boston University
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. Robert A. Witzburg
Application fee
$110
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
01/07
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/06
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
No
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
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
11408 applied, 1088 interviewed, 582 were accepted, 174 enrolled
In-state admissions data
792 applied, 163 interviewed, 112 were accepted, 37 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
10616 applied, 925 interviewed, 470 were accepted, 127 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
5494 applied, 539 interviewed, 312 were accepted, 87 enrolled
Minority admissions data
4602 applied, 475 interviewed, 242 were accepted, 75 enrolled
International admissions data
636 applied, 46 interviewed, 19 were accepted, 4 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.0
Average biological MCAT score
11.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, demonstration of writing skills
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
37.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
26.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
17.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
7.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
13.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Boston University
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Elayne M. Peloquin
Financial aid phone
(617) 638-5130
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $49,560
Required fees
$600
Room and board
$12,867
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
82%
Percent of students receiving loans
76%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
33%
Percent of students receiving work study
3%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$166,192
Ranking: Boston University
Research Ranking
Research score
52
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.4
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.5
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$218.2
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$165.96
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
67
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.5
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
43.7%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
11.0
Acceptance rate
5.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.8:1
Total medical school enrollment
727
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data