Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Chicago Pritzer School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.82
- Overall MCAT Score: 35.7 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.3
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12.3
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11.1
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 1000 Chicago, IL 60637-5416
Phone Number: (773) 702-1937
Email: pritzkeradmissions@bsd.uchicago.edu
Website: http://pritzker.bsd.uchicago.edu
Admissions: University of Chicago (Pritzker)
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. Anthony Montag
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/29
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
30
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
06/29
Early decision plan application period ends
09/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5391 applied, 581 interviewed, 266 were accepted, 88 enrolled
In-state admissions data
790 applied, 99 interviewed, 40 were accepted, 24 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4601 applied, 482 interviewed, 226 were accepted, 64 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2419 applied, 263 interviewed, 134 were accepted, 43 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2358 applied, 276 interviewed, 118 were accepted, 35 enrolled
International admissions data
324 applied, 5 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
12.0
Average biological MCAT score
12.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
11.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
50.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
9.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
24.0%
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
15.0%
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./J.D., M.D./M.S.W., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A., M.D./M.H.A.
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 Chicago (Pritzker)
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Sylvia Robertson
Financial aid phone
(773) 702-1938
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $42,294
Required fees
$3,809
Room and board
$17,000
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
80%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
89%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$123,187
Ranking: University of Chicago (Pritzker)
Research Ranking
Research score
76
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.0
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.3
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$289.7
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$328.06
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
63
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.6
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.5
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
42.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Average MCAT score
12.0
Acceptance rate
4.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.3
Total medical school enrollment
377
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data