Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Mount Sinai School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 35 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.4
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11.7
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, PO Box 1217 New York, NY 10029
Phone Number: (212) 241-6696
Email: N/A
Website: http://www.mssm.edu/
Admissions: Mount Sinai 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. Valerie Parkas
Application fee
$105
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/15
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
11/20
Regular application acceptance notification ends
07/30
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
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
6461 applied, 794 interviewed, 476 were accepted, 140 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1597 applied, 178 interviewed, 102 were accepted, 45 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4864 applied, 616 interviewed, 274 were accepted, 95 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
3082 applied, 325 interviewed, 178 were accepted, 66 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2647 applied, 358 interviewed, 169 accepted, 59 enrolled
International admissions data
716 applied, 24 interviewed, 12 accepted, 3 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.74
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
11.9
Average biological MCAT score
12.3
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
11.1
Average writing MCAT score
R
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, inorganic (general) chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
N/A
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.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Dale Fuller
Financial aid phone
(212) 241-5245
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $39,652
Required fees
$5,230
Room and board
$16,694
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
68%
Percent of students receiving loans
59%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
37%
Percent of students receiving work study
7%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$138,183
Ranking: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
66
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$225.5
2010 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$190.95
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
59
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
35.8%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.74
Average MCAT score
11.9
Acceptance rate
5.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.9:1
Total medical school enrollment
606
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data