Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Cornell University Weill Cornell Medical College?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.78
- Overall MCAT Score: 34.6 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.1
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.7
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 525 E. 68th Street, New York, NY 10065
Phone Number: (212) 746-1067
Email: wcmc-admissions@med.cornell.edu
Website: http://www.med.cornell.edu
Admissions: Cornell University (Weill)
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. Charles L. Bardes
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
12/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
10/15
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
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
August
Fall 2012 – 2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5722 applied, 823 interviewed, 307 were accepted, 101 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1158 applied, 132 interviewed, 62 were accepted, 31 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4564 applied, 691 interviewed, 191 were accepted, 71 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2611 applied, 402 interviewed, 155 were accepted, 50 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2621 applied, 431 interviewed, 148 were accepted, 41 enrolled
International admissions data
295 applied, 17 interviewed, 6 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.77
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
11.6
Average biological MCAT score
12.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.8
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, demonstration of writing skills
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
32.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
13.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
26.0%
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
29.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Cornell University (Weill)
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Gladys Laden
Financial aid phone
(212) 746-1066
2012 – 2013 Tuition and Fees
2012 – 2013 Tuition
Private: $46,001
Required fees
$3,510
Room and board
$11,793
2012 – 2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
74%
Percent of students receiving loans
71%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
53%
Percent of students receiving work study
15%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$122,771
Ranking: Cornell University (Weill)
Research Ranking
Research score
69
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.1
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.4
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$339.3
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$173.64
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
59
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
33% (Low)
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.78
Average MCAT score
11.7
Acceptance rate
5.4%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
4.7
Total medical school enrollment
417
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data