Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine ?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.53
- Overall MCAT Score: 27.1 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 9.1
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 8.6
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.4
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: N
Address: 200 CMAB, Iowa City, IA 52242-1101
Phone Number: (319) 335-8052
Email: medical-admissions@uiowa.edu
Website: http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu
Admissions: University of Iowa (Carver)
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
Kathlene Huebner
Application fee
$60
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
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/19
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
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
3555 applied, 734 interviewed, 310 were accepted, 148 enrolled
In-state admissions data
357 applied, 290 interviewed, 128 were accepted, 100 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3198 applied, 444 interviewed, 182 were accepted, 48 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1470 applied, 302 interviewed, 139 were accepted, 61 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1214 applied, 217 interviewed, 97 were accepted, 38 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
3.76
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
10.6
Average biological MCAT score
11.1
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, mathematics, behavioral science, demonstration of writing skills, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
47.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
16.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.0%
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
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./J.D.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
5
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/md/combined/
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Iowa (Carver)
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Linda G. Bissell
Financial aid phone
(319) 335-8059
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $30,328, Out-of-state: $41,124
Required fees
$1,650
Room and board
$9,810
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
95%
Percent of students receiving loans
90%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
65%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$125,594
Ranking: University of Iowa (Carver)
Research Ranking
Research score
57
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.8
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$157.9
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$173.30
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
75
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.6
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.1%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.76
Average MCAT score
10.6
Acceptance rate
8.7%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.6
Total medical school enrollment
586
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data