Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Florida State University College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 28 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: N
Address: 1115 W. Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300
Phone Number: (850) 644-7904
Email: medadmissions@med.fsu.edu
Website: http://www.med.fsu.edu/
Admissions: Florida State University College 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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Graham Patrick
Application fee
$0
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
05/24
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
May
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
2256 applied, 339 interviewed, 183 were accepted, 120 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1445 applied, 329 interviewed, 180 were accepted, 117 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
811 applied, 10 interviewed, 3 were accepted, 3 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1107 applied, 148 interviewed, 78 were accepted, 54 enrolled
Minority admissions data
856 applied, 131 interviewed, 79 were accepted, 53 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
3.70
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
9.3
Average biological MCAT score
9.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
8.8
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
52.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
6.8%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
11.9%
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
28.8%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
N/A
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Florida State University College of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Patrena Perry
Financial aid phone
(850) 645-7270
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $23,043, Out-of-state: $68,619
Required fees
N/A
Room and board
$15,104
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
N/A
Percent of students receiving loans
N/A
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
N/A
Percent of students receiving work study
N/A
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$140,883
Ranking: Florida State University College of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.1
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
N/A
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
N/A
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
50
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
41.6%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.70
Average MCAT score
9.3
Acceptance rate
8.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.3:1
Total medical school enrollment
475
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data