Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into Jefferson Medical College?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 32 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 11
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 1025 Walnut Street, Room 100 Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
Phone Number: (215) 955-6983
Email: jmc.admissions@jefferson.edu
Website: http://www.tju.edu
Jefferson Medical College Admission Statistics
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. Elizabeth Brooks
Application fee
$80
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/05
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
3
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
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
9912 applied, 825 interviewed, 461 were accepted, 260 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1104 applied, 228 interviewed, 143 were accepted, 101 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
8808 applied, 597 interviewed, 318 were accepted, 159 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
4743 applied, 411 interviewed, 246 were accepted, 129 enrolled
Minority admissions data
257 applied, 172 were accepted, 92 enrolled
International admissions data
994 applied, 15 were accepted, 9 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.7
Average biological MCAT score
11.1
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.7
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
38.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
14.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
18.0%
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
30.0%
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., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
6
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Jefferson Medical College
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Susan McFarland
Financial aid phone
(215) 955-2867
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $48,733
Required fees
$0
Room and board
$16,280
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
80%
Percent of students receiving loans
74%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
46%
Percent of students receiving work study
13%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$170,179
Ranking: Jefferson Medical College
Research Ranking
Research score
42
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.9
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.4
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$73.8
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$28.74
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
57
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.4
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
38.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Average MCAT score
10.7
Acceptance rate
4.7%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.4:1
Total medical school enrollment
1,054
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data