Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.61
- Overall MCAT Score: 30 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample: P
Address: 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone Number: (808) 692-1000
Email: medadmin@hawaii.edu
Website: http://jabsom.hawaii.edu
Admissions: University of Hawaii Manoa John A Burns 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
Dr. Satoru Izutsu
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
No
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
N/A
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
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
July
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
1653 applied, 250 interviewed, 211 were accepted, 66 enrolled
In-state admissions data
215 applied, 163 interviewed, 179 were accepted, 58 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
1438 applied, 87 interviewed, 32 were accepted, 8 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
739 applied, 123 interviewed, 52 were accepted, 32 enrolled
Minority admissions data
877 applied, 175 interviewed, 79 were accepted, 42 enrolled
International admissions data
206 applied, 12 interviewed, 6 were accepted, 3 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
11.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.0
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, physics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
55.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
9.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
1.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
17.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
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 Hawaii Manoa John A Burns School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Jodie M. Kuba
Financial aid phone
(808) 956-7251
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $29,184, Out-of-state: $61,464
Required fees
$650
Room and board
$15,322
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
82%
Percent of students receiving loans
72%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
64%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$104,000
Ranking: University of Hawaii Manoa John A Burns School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
34
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.3
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.4
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$34.1
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$178.56
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
52
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
39.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
10.0
Acceptance rate
12.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.7
Total medical school enrollment
259
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data