Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Temple University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.64
- Overall MCAT Score: 31.53 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 102 Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone Number: (215) 707-3656
Email: medadmissions@temple.edu
Website: http://www.temple.edu/medicine
Admissions: Temple 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
Dr. Audrey B. Uknis
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/02
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
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
08/15
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2012-2013
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
10318 applied, 1066 interviewed, 549 were accepted, 211 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1205 applied, 325 interviewed, 204 were accepted, 103 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
9113 applied, 741 interviewed, 345 were accepted, 108 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
4873 applied, 496 interviewed, 299 were accepted, 101 enrolled
Minority admissions data
3840 applied, 439 interviewed, 163 were accepted, 58 enrolled
International admissions data
32 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.5
Average biological MCAT score
10.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.0
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
51.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
1.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
12.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Temple University School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Dr. John Morris
Financial aid phone
(215) 707-2667
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $53,468
Required fees
$750
Room and board
$12,185
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
94%
Percent of students receiving loans
88%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
44%
Percent of students receiving work study
9%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$201,564
Ranking: Temple University School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
48
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.6
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.1
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$125.7
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$261.28
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
51
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.5
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
42.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
10.5
Acceptance rate
5.3%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.6:1
Total medical school enrollment
778
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data