Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Ohio State University College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 33.4 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.5
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 11.4
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.5
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 200 Meiling Hall, 370 W. Ninth Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1238
Phone Number: (614) 292-7137
Email: medicine@osu.edu
Website: http://medicine.osu.edu
Admissions: Ohio 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 – 2013/2014 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Lorna J. Kenyon
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
06/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
11/01
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 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4540 applied, 1004 interviewed, 509 were accepted, 264 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1017 applied, 316 interviewed, 191 were accepted, 123 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3523 applied, 688 interviewed, 318 were accepted, 141 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1888 applied, 380 interviewed, 231 were accepted, 120 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1852 applied, 401 interviewed, 199 were accepted, 101 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
11.1
Average biological MCAT score
11.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.4
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
52.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
21.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
4.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
5.0%
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./J.D., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://medicine.osu.edu/futurestudents/admissio…
Tuition & Financial Aid: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Samuel A. Matheny
Financial aid phone
(614) 688-4955
Tuition and Fees
2012/2013 Tuition
In-state: $31,425, Out-of-state: $35,640
Required fees
$1,023
Room and board
$10,400
Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
89%
Percent of students receiving loans
85%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
54%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$150,143
Ranking: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
51
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.5
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.5
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$185.9
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$87.47
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
57
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.4
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.2%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.74
Average MCAT score
11.1
Acceptance rate
9.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.7
Total medical school enrollment
843
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data