Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Kentucky College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 31.9 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.2
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.6
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.1
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 138 Leader Avenue, Lexington, KY 40506-9983
Phone Number: (859) 323-6161
Email: kymedap@uky.edu
Website: http://www.mc.uky.edu/medicine/
Admissions: University of Kentucky
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. Carol Elam
Application fee
$50
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
08/01
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
2154 applied, 400 interviewed, 203 were accepted, 113 enrolled
In-state admissions data
451 applied, 248 interviewed, 141 were accepted, 87 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
1703 applied, 152 interviewed, 62 were accepted, 26 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
N/A
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.71
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.2
Average biological MCAT score
10.6
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.8
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
56.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
12.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
10.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
1.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
21.0%
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.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.mc.uky.edu/meded/bsmd/index.asp
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Kentucky
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Julie McDaniel
Financial aid phone
(859) 257-1652
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $30,726, Out-of-state: $57,372
Required fees
$1,276
Room and board
$14,850
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
92%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
46%
Percent of students receiving work study
10%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$148,156
Ranking: University of Kentucky
Research Ranking
Research score
40
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.0
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$70.1
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$82.46
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
59
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
43.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.71
Average MCAT score
10.2
Acceptance rate
9.4%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.8
Total medical school enrollment
465
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data