Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.78
- Overall MCAT Score: 35.7 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.3
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12.2
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11.2
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 630 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
Phone Number: (212) 305-3595
Email: psadmissions@columbia.edu
Website: http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/ps
Admissions: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
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. Andrew G. Frantz
Application fee
$85
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
03/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
07/16
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
N/A
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 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
6907 applied, 1158 interviewed, 304 were accepted, 169 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1172 applied, 406 were interviewed, 68 were accepted, enrolled 50
Out-of-state admissions data
5735 applied, 752 were interviewed, 236 were accepted, 119 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
3115 applied, 542 were interviewed, 145 were accepted, 84 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2173 applied, 371 were interviewed, 130 were accepted, 75 enrolled
International admissions data
816 applied, 106 were interviewed, 5 were accepted, 2 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.78
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
11.9
Average biological MCAT score
12.3
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
11.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
46.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
24.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
20.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
10.0%
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: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Ellen Spilker
Financial aid phone
(212) 305-4100
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $47,600
Required fees
$5, 059
Room and board
$15,977
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
83%
Percent of students receiving loans
67%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
56%
Percent of students receiving work study
8%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$117,544
Ranking: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Research Ranking
Research score
78
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.5
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.4
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$424.6
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$234.44
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
34.6%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.79
Average MCAT score
11.9
Acceptance rate
4.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.9
Total medical school enrollment
647
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data