Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Creighton University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.76
- Overall MCAT Score: 30 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample: P
Address: 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Phone Number: (402) 280-2799
Email: medschadm@creighton.edu
Website: http://medicine.creighton.edu
Admissions: Creighton 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
Garland Jarmon
Application fee
$95
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
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
07/31
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
09/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
July
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5972 applied, 693 interviewed, 412 were accepted, 150 enrolled
In-state admissions data
192 applied, 55 interviewed, 39 were accepted, 13 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
5780 applied, 638 interviewed, 373 were accepted, 137 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2497 applied, 325 interviewed, 222 were accepted, 81 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1770 applied, 171 interviewed, 59 were accepted, 23 enrolled
International admissions data
324 applied, 22 interviewed, 14 were accepted, 4 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.65
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
10.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.8
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.6
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
50.8%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
19.1%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
7.1%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
23.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./M.B.A., 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: Creighton University School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Karen Malloy
Financial aid phone
(402) 280-2666
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $47,922
Required fees
$884
Room and board
$14,400
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
99%
Percent of students receiving loans
90%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
99%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$191,419
Ranking: Creighton University School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
34
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.6
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.0
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$11.6
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$44.61
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
53
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.1
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.3%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.65
Average MCAT score
10.0
Acceptance rate
6.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.5:1
Total medical school enrollment
549
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data