Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 30.9 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.3
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.9
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 15 Michigan Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone Number: (517) 353-1730
Email: MDadmissions@msu.edu
Website: http://humanmedicine.msu.edu/
Admissions: Michigan State University College of Human 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. Joel Maurer
Application fee
$80
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
06/15
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
N/A
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
6256 applied, 554 interviewed, 333 were accepted, 200 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1391 applied, 391 interviewed, 244 were accepted, 159 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4865 applied, 163 interviewed, 89 were accepted, 41 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2763 applied, 261 interviewed, 170 were accepted, 103 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1174 applied, 82 interviewed, 49 were accepted, 35 enrolled
International admissions data
314 applied, 17 interviewed, 11 were accepted, 6 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.59
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
9.6
Average biological MCAT score
10.2
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.3
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, humanities, mathematics, social sciences
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
52.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
11.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
11.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
9.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
17.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
D.O./Ph.D., D.O./M.B.A., D.O./M.P.H., D.O./M.S., M.D./M.A., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Diane Batten
Financial aid phone
(517) 353-5940
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $27,556, Out-of-state: $59,168
Required fees
$56
Room and board
$14,184
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
90%
Percent of students receiving loans
86%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
29%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$173,043
Ranking: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
33
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$25.3
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$40.80
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
63
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.2
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.4
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
42.2%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.59
Average MCAT score
9.6
Acceptance rate
5.3%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.8:1
Total medical school enrollment
744
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data