Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Medical College of Wisconsin?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.53
- Overall MCAT Score: 27.1 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.2
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone Number: (414) 456-8246
Email: medschool@mcw.edu
Website: http://www.mcw.edu/acad/admission
Admissions: Medical College of Wisconsin
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
Jennifer L. Haluzak
Application fee
$70
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
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/01
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
4
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
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
6731 applied, 674 interviewed, 458 were accepted, 204 enrolled
In-state admissions data
636 applied, 189 interviewed, 140 were accepted, 79 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
6095 applied, 485 interviewed, 318 were accepted, 125 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2899 applied, 301 interviewed, 227 were accepted, 82 enrolled
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
341 applied, 8 interviewed, 2 were accepted, 2 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.70
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.6
Average biological MCAT score
10.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.7
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.3
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
49.1%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
28.8%
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
15.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Medical College of Wisconsin
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Linda Paschal
Financial aid phone
(414) 456-8208
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $43,790
Required fees
$75
Room and board
$9,000
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
96%
Percent of students receiving loans
85%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
59%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$167,095
Ranking: Medical College of Wisconsin
Research Ranking
Research score
45
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.0
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)
$99.7
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$67.96
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
60
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.5
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
35.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.70
Average MCAT score
10.6
Acceptance rate
6.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.8:1
Total medical school enrollment
816
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data