Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.78
- Overall MCAT Score: 34 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 12-138 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095-1720
Phone Number: (310) 825-6081
Email: somadmiss@mednet.ucla.edu
Website: http://www.medsch.ucla.edu
Admissions: University of California Los Angeles David Geffen 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
Lili Fobert
Application fee
$60
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/27
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
01/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/05
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
6335 applied, 682 interviewed, 247 were accepted, 121 enrolled
In-state admissions data
3734 applied, 557 interviewed, 204 were accepted, 109 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2601 applied, 125 interviewed, 43 were accepted, 12 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2874 applied, 310 interviewed, 126 were accepted, 55 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2623 applied, 343 interviewed, 71 were accepted, 49 enrolled
International admissions data
107 applied, 4 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.6
Average biological MCAT score
12.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.7
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, calculus, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
54.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
19.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
11.6%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.8%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
14.0%
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.S.
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 California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Gloria Pinedo
Financial aid phone
(310) 825-4181
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $32,781, Out-of-state: $45,026
Required fees
N/A
Room and board
$15,880
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
97%
Percent of students receiving loans
91%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
95%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$111,940
Ranking: University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
75
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.1
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$552.1
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$213.49
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
77
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.2
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
44.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Average MCAT score
11.6
Acceptance rate
3.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
3.4
Total medical school enrollment
752
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data