Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.63
- Overall MCAT Score: 31 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.1
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.9
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, L102
Portland, OR 97239-3098
Phone Number: (503) 494-2998
Email: N/A
Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/som
Admissions: Oregon Health and Science University School 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
Debbie Melton
Application fee
$100
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
11/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/16
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
No
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4835 applied, 525 interviewed, 257 were accepted, 130 enrolled
In-state admissions data
428 applied, 215 interviewed, 126 were accepted, 99 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4407 applied, 310 interviewed, 131 were accepted, 31 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2272 applied, 229 interviewed, 124 were accepted, 59 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1627 applied, 137 interviewed, 68 were accepted, 27 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
3.62
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.4
Average biological MCAT score
11.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.0
Average writing MCAT score
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Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, biochemistry, humanities, mathematics, demonstration of writing skills, calculus, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
42.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
11.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
16.0%
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
22.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Cherie Honnell
Financial aid phone
(503) 494-7800
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $34,316, Out-of-state: $48,545
Required fees
$2,966
Room and board
$19,000
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
91%
Percent of students receiving loans
87%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
81%
Percent of students receiving work study
1%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$173,498
Ranking: Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
52
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.5
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$228.2
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$122.42
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
88
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
4.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
50.3%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.62
Average MCAT score
10.4
Acceptance rate
5.3%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
3.7:1
Total medical school enrollment
499
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data