Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.62
- Overall MCAT Score: 32.15 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.09
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.86
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.19
- MCAT Writing Sample: P
Address: CB #7000, 4030 Bondurant Hall Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7000
Phone Number: (919) 962-8331
Email: admissions@med.unc.edu
Website: http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/
Admissions: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 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 – 2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Robert Bashford
Application fee
$68
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/1
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
12/31
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
3
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
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013 – 2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4720 applied, 564 interviewed, 170 were accepted, 170 enrolled
In-state admissions data
885 applied, 464 interviewed, 147 were accepted, 147 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3835 applied, 100 interviewed, 23 were accepted, 23 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2240 applied, 262 interviewed, 113 were accepted, 85 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1981 applied, 134 interviewed, 63 were accepted, 43 enrolled
International admissions data
192 applied, 25 interviewed, 10 were accepted, 8 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.62
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.7
Average biological MCAT score
11.1
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.8
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
45.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
16.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
16.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
6.0%
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./Ph.D.
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 North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Sheila Graham McDonald
Financial aid phone
(919) 962-6117
2012 – 2013 Tuition and Fees
2012 – 2013 Tuition
In-state: $13,971, Out-of-state: $39,326
Required fees
$1,873
Room and board
$30,998
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
94%
Percent of students receiving loans
78%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
83%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$86,967
Ranking: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
62
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.0
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.0
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$259.9
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$193.8
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
93
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
4.1
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
53.7% (high)
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.62
Average MCAT score
10.7
Acceptance rate
3.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.7
Total medical school enrollment
771
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data