Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 33 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.2
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 706, Rochester, NY 14642
Phone Number: (585) 275-4542
Email: mdadmish@urmc.rochester.edu
Website: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/admissions
Admissions: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
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
Patricia Samuelson
Application fee
$85
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Applications Accepted
June 1st
Application deadline
October 15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
October 16th
Regular application acceptance notification ends
August 8th
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
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4417applied, 627 interviewed, 253 were accepted, 102 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1115 applied, 213 interviewed, 81 were accepted, 43 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3302 applied, 414 interviewed, 172 were accepted, 59 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2072 applied, 298 interviewed, 134 were accepted, 50 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1983 applied, 247 interviewed, 95 were accepted, 34 enrolled
International admissions data
11 applied, 1 interviewed, 1 were accepted, 1 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.76
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.8
Average biological MCAT score
11.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.3
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, demonstration of writing skills, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
38.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
27.0%
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
18.0%
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., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/…
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Nancy Janson
Financial aid phone
(585) 275-4523
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
Private: $38,700
Required fees
$3,639
Room and board
$16,000
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
86%
Percent of students receiving loans
79%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
51%
Percent of students receiving work study
26%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$131,881
Ranking: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Research Ranking
Research score
54
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.5
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$165.8
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$114.8
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
68
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.4
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.7
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
36.8%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.69
Average MCAT score
10.8
Acceptance rate
6.4%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
3.4
Total medical school enrollment
426
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data