Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Wright State University Boonshoft College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 29.4 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.3
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.6
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.5
- MCAT Writing Sample: N
Address: PO Box 1751, Dayton, OH 45401-1751
Phone Number: (937) 775-2934
Email: som_saa@wright.edu
Website: http://www.med.wright.edu
Admissions: Wright State University Boonshoft 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. Stephen E. Peterson
Application fee
$55
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
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
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/31
Early decision plan notification date
09/30
Starting month for the class of 2013 – 2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3015 applied, 469 interviewed, 258 were accepted, 103 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1022 applied, 309 interviewed, 178 were accepted, 81 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
1993 applied, 160 interviewed, 80 were accepted, 22 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
N/A
Minority admissions data
23 enrolled
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.57
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
9.5
Average biological MCAT score
10.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.5
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.1
Average writing MCAT score
N/A
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
62.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
7.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
17.0%
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
12.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., 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: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Dr. Gwen Sloas
Financial aid phone
(937) 775-2934
2012 – 2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $29,159, Out-of-state: $44,909
Required fees
$2,574
Room and board
$13,360
2012 -2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
88%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
43%
Percent of students receiving work study
3%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$169,964
Ranking: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.2
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$8.9
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$23.6
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.5
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
44.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.57
Average MCAT score
9.5
Acceptance rate
8.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.9
Total medical school enrollment
424
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data