Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
- Overall MCAT Score: 27.9 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.5
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.4
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: N
Address: 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone Number: (800) 772-1743
Email: admissions@usuhs.mil
Website: http://www.usuhs.mil
Admissions: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Edward Hebert 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 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Joan C. Stearman
Application fee
$0
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
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
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 2010-2011
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
1950 applied, 570 interviewed, 276 were accepted, 171 enrolled
In-state admissions data
N/A
Out-of-state admissions data
N/A
Women’s admissions data
668 applied, 163 interviewed, 81 were accepted, 51 enrolled
Minority admissions data
730 applied, 143 interviewed, 76 were accepted, 33 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.53
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
10.3
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.8
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.0
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, calculus
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
46.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
24.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
12.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
6.0%
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
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
N/A
Financial aid phone
N/A
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $0, Out-of-state: $0
Required fees
$0
Room and board
$0
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
0%
Percent of students receiving loans
0%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
0%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$0
Ranking: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$35.8
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$127.8
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.4
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
32.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.53
Average MCAT score
10.0
Acceptance rate
14.2%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.4
Total medical school enrollment
672