Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.74
- Overall MCAT Score: 35 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.1
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.8
- MCAT Writing Sample: P
Address: 401 Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone Number: (412) 648-9891
Email: admissions@medschool.pitt.edu
Website: http://www.medschool.pitt.edu
Admissions: University of Pittsburgh 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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Beth Piraino
Application fee
$85
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
11/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/05
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
by 05/17
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
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 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5003 applied, 967 interviewed, 356 were accepted, 146 enrolled
In-state admissions data
770 applied, 132 interviewed, 60 were accepted, 40 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4233 applied, 835 interviewed, 296 were accepted, 106 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2187 applied, 440 interviewed, 170 were accepted, 71 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2065 applied, 440 interviewed, 165 were accepted, 68 enrolled
International admissions data
23 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.75
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.7
Average biological MCAT score
12.3
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.8
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
35.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
19.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
28.0%
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., M.D./M.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 Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Pamela J. Rikstad
Financial aid phone
(412) 648-9891
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $43,424 Out-of-state: $44,512
Required fees
$783
Room and board
$15,800
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
93%
Percent of students receiving loans
80%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
66%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$143,075
Ranking: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
69
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.1
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.1
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$354.6
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$172.6
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
70
Primary-care peer assessment score
4.2
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
4.2
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
39.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.75
Average MCAT score
11.7
Acceptance rate
7.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
3.6:1
Total medical school enrollment
604
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data