Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 31 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 1853 W. Polk Street, M/C 784 Chicago, IL 60612
Phone Number: (312) 996-5635
Email: medadmit@uic.edu
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/mcam
Admissions: University of Illinois–Chicago
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. Jorge A. Girotti
Application fee
$70
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/16
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
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5349 applied, 958 interviewed, 691 were accepted, 318 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1465 applied, 593 interviewed, 452 were accepted, 253 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3884 applied, 365 interviewed, 239 were accepted, 65 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2506 applied, 452 interviewed, 349 were accepted, 155 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2185 applied, 472 interviewed, 334 were accepted, 163 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.59
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.2
Average biological MCAT score
10.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.3
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.7
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, behavioral science, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
56.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
1.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
16.0%
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
24.5%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./J.D., M.D./M.S.W., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/spec_prog/gppa
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Illinois–Chicago
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Peter Aiello
Financial aid phone
(312) 413-0127
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $33,000, Out-of-state: $70,472
Required fees
$3,758
Room and board
$14,464
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
81%
Percent of students receiving loans
79%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
57%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$177,287
Ranking: University of Illinois–Chicago
Research Ranking
Research score
41
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.9
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.3
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$85.2
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$97.37
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
53
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.2
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
38.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.59
Average MCAT score
10.2
Acceptance rate
12.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.6
Total medical school enrollment
1,402
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data