Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.72
- Overall MCAT Score: 32.8
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 11
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.8
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 13001 E. 17th Place, MS C290 Aurora, CO 80045
Phone Number: (303) 724-8025
Email: somadmin@ucdenver.edu
Website:http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/Pages/somWelcome.aspx
Admissions: University of Colorado–Denver
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
Dr. Rob Winn
Application fee
$100
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
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/01
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
by 07/15
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
4550 applied, 612 interviewed, 304 were accepted, 160 enrolled
In-state admissions data
599 applied, 284 interviewed, 196 were accepted, 112 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3951 applied, 328 interviewed, 108 were accepted, 48 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2030 applied, 267 interviewed, 162 were accepted, 79 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1663 applied, 235 interviewed, 196 were accepted, 74 enrolled
International admissions data
84 applied, 10 interviewed, 6 were accepted, 3 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.70
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.8
Average biological MCAT score
10.8
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.0
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
42.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
28.8%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
15.6%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
13.1%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://babsmd.ucdenver.edu
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Evan Icolari
Financial aid phone
(303) 556-2886
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $29,984, Out-of-state: $55,939
Required fees
$2,034
Room and board
$16,660
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
88%
Percent of students receiving loans
83%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
62%
Percent of students receiving work study
0.2%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$150,036
Ranking: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
53
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$200.7
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$76.11
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
85
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.7
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.9
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
47.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.70
Average MCAT score
10.8
Acceptance rate
6.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
4.2
Total medical school enrollment
635
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data