Emory University School of Medicine

Emory University School of Medicine

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Emory University School of Medicine?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
  • Overall MCAT Score: 33.7 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.6
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 11.3
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 10.8
  • MCAT Writing Sample Score: P

Address: 1648 Pierce Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322-1053
Phone Number: (404) 727-5660
Email: medadmiss@emory.edu
Website: http://www.med.emory.edu

Admissions: Emory University

NOTE: The information below used be should 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. Ira K. Schwartz
Application fee
$100
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
10/25
Regular application acceptance notification ends
03/15
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
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
July
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4926 applied, 662 interviewed, 325 were accepted, 138 enrolled
In-state admissions data
430 applied, 111 interviewed, 55 were accepted, 32 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4496 applied, 551 interviewed, 270 were accepted, 106 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2323 applied, 317 interviewed, 165 were accepted, 71 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2034 applied, 262 interviewed, 127 were accepted, 46 enrolled
International admissions data
242 applied, 12 interviewed, 8 were accepted, 2 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.3
Average biological MCAT score
11.8
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.8
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, behavioral science, demonstration of writing skills, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
34.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
20.0%
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
26.0%
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.S., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

Tuition & Financial Aid: Emory University

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Mr. Dean Bentley
Financial aid phone
(404) 727-6039
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $45,000
Required fees
$898
Room and board
$24,804
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
84%
Percent of students receiving loans
74%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
65%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$129,501

Ranking: Emory University

Research Ranking
Research score
62
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.9
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.1
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$270.2
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$125.46
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
64
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
35.1%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Average MCAT score
11.3
Acceptance rate
6.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
4.1:1
Total medical school enrollment
531

* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data