Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Arizona College of Medicine?
- Total MCAT Score: 29.48 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biology Score: 10
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9
- Writing Sample Score: J
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.66
Address: 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724
Phone Number: (520) 626-6214
Email: admissions@medicine.arizona.edu
Website: http://www.medicine.arizona.edu/
Admissions: University of Arizona
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
Tanisha Price-Johnson
Application fee
$75
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
12/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
7/15
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 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
2281 applied, 615 interviewed, 163 enrolled
In-state admissions data
557 applied, 409 interviewed, 143 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
1724 applied, 206 interviewed, 20 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
N/A
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
Average undergraduate GPA
N/A
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
N/A
Average biological MCAT score
N/A
Average physical sciences MCAT score
N/A
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
N/A
Average writing MCAT score
N/A
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
N/A
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
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Arizona
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Yolanda Carrasco
Financial aid phone
(520) 626-7145
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $26,690. Out-of-state: $44,532
Required fees
$934
Room and board
$11,710
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
84%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
81%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$128,234
Ranking: University of Arizona
Research Ranking
Research score
35
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.0
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)
N/A
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
N/A
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
59
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
41.5%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
N/A
Average MCAT score
N/A
Acceptance rate
N/A
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.8
Total medical school enrollment
657
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data