Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Minnesota Medical School?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.74
- Overall MCAT Score: 32.4 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.08
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.96
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11.3
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 293 Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone Number: (612) 625-7977
Email: meded@umn.edu
Website: http://www.med.umn.edu
Admissions: University of Minnesota Medical School
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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Paul White, JD/TC – Lillian Repesh, Ph.D./UMD
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
05/15
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
04/30
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
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
08/01
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 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3444 applied, 505 interviewed, 367 were accepted, 229 enrolled
In-state admissions data
985 applied, 337 interviewed, 272 were accepted, 200 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2459 applied, 168 interviewed, 95 were accepted, 29 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1574 applied, 275 interviewed, 190 were accepted, 107 enrolled
Minority admissions data
982 applied, 108 interviewed, 79 were accepted, 34 enrolled
International admissions data
253 applied, 11 interviewed, 3 were accepted, 2 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.71
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.5
Average biological MCAT score
11.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.9
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, humanities, inorganic (general) chemistry, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
51.3%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
22.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
17.4%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.7%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
6.2%
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./M.H.I., M.D./J.D., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Minnesota Medical School
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
B. J. Gibson/TC – Dina Flaherty/UMD
Financial aid phone
(612) 625-4998
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $35,700, Out-of-state: $46,467
Required fees
$4,617
Room and board
$12,285
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
82%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
67%
Percent of students receiving work study
1%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$174,577
Ranking: University of Minnesota Medical School
Research Ranking
Research score
51
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.4
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$156.5
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$98.23
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
78
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.4
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
48.4%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.71
Average MCAT score
10.5
Acceptance rate
10.7%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.6:1
Total medical school enrollment
986
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data