Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Kansas School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
- Overall MCAT Score: 30 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 9.9
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.1
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.4
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone Number: (913) 588-5245
Email: premedinfo@kumc.edu
Website: http://www.kumc.edu/som/som.html
Admissions: University of Kansas 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
N/A
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/04
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
11/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
03/22
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
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/04
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
2519 applied, 457 interviewed, 223 were accepted, 191 enrolled
In-state admissions data
423 applied, 336 interviewed, 182 were accepted, 164 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2096 applied, 121 interviewed, 41 were accepted, 27 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1092 applied, 206 interviewed, 97 were accepted, 83 enrolled
Minority admissions data
908 applied, 144 interviewed, 53 were accepted, 44 enrolled
International admissions data
8 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.68
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
9.7
Average biological MCAT score
10.1
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.3
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.6
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
52.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
19.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
16.0%
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
11.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.H.A.
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 Kansas School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Sara Honeck
Financial aid phone
(913) 588-5170
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $27,724, Out-of-state: $49,166
Required fees
$3,068
Room and board
$12,294
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
95%
Percent of students receiving loans
79%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
92%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$129,657
Ranking: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
38
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$76.9
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$93.94
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
66
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
46.5%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.68
Average MCAT score
9.7
Acceptance rate
8.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.1
Total medical school enrollment
743
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data