Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Tufts University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
- Overall MCAT Score: 30.7 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.4
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.3
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11
Tufts University School of Medicine was founded in 1893 and to this day is considered one of the finest medical schools in the country. The school consistently stays on the cutting edge of medical technology and theory.
Graduates are enter the field with a high level of confidence and skill, thanks to Tufts state-of-the-art facilities and innovative curriculum. Below, you’ll find the latest Tufts Medical School statistics available as well as the Thomas Jefferson medical percent of acceptance. Get the stats you are looking for below:
Admissions: Tufts Medical School
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
Thomas M. Slavin
Application fee
$105
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
08/16
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
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
7319 applied, 1068 interviewed, 590 were accepted, 201 enrolled
In-state admissions data
700 applied, 204 interviewed, 108 were accepted, 48 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
6619 applied, 864 interviewed, 482 were accepted, 153 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
3502 applied, 490 interviewed, 286 were accepted, 93 enrolled
Minority admissions data
3031 applied, 393 interviewed, 241 were accepted, 57 enrolled
International admissions data
216 applied, 1 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
2008
Average MCAT score
10.9
Average biological MCAT score
11.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.4
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
50.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
26.0%
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
5.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Tufts Medical School
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Tara Olsen
Financial aid phone
(617) 636-6574
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $53,902
Required fees
$676
Room and board
$14,170
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
82%
Percent of students receiving loans
76%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
38%
Percent of students receiving work study
10%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$202,845
Ranking: Tufts Medical School
Research Ranking
Research score
49
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.5
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$107.6
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$66.60
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
65
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.5
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
45.3%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
10.9
Acceptance rate
8.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.0:1
Total medical school enrollment
800
Address: 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111
Phone Number: (617) 636-6571
Email: med-admissions@tufts.edu
Website: http://www.tufts.edu/med
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data