University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

University of Buffalo medical school

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
  • Overall MCAT Score: 29 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.4
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.1
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 10.2
  • MCAT Writing Sample: P

 

Address: 155 Biomedical Education Building Buffalo, NY 14214

Phone Number: (716) 829-3466
Email: jjrosso@buffalo.edu
Website: http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/ome

Admissions: University at Buffalo–SUNY

 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. Charles M. Severin
Application fee
$65
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
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/12
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
01/06
Early decision plan application period ends
01/08
Early decision plan notification date
01/10
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4512 applied, 596 interviewed, 406 were accepted, 144 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1911 applied, 375 interviewed, 289 were accepted, 118 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2601 applied, 375 interviewed, 289 were accepted, 118 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2018 applied, 235 interviewed, 169 were accepted, 56 enrolled
Minority admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 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
3.71
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.4
Average biological MCAT score
11.1
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.8
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.5
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
27.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
24.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
32.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
12.0%
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.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.smbs.buffalo.edu/rbe/mstp/

Tuition & Financial Aid: University at Buffalo–SUNY

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Cynthia Kohlman
Financial aid phone
(716) 645-2450
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $27,090, Out-of-state: $53,650
Required fees
$1,788
Room and board
$14,282
2012 – 2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
83%
Percent of students receiving loans
82%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
18%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$130,415

Ranking: University at Buffalo–SUNY

Research Ranking
Research score
42
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.6
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$67.6
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$164.58
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.7
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.8
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
29.9%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Average MCAT score
10.2
Acceptance rate
8.4%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.7
Total medical school enrollment
565

* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data