Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 34 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
Address: 1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 500, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone Number: (323) 442-2552
Email: medadmit@usc.edu
Website: http://www.usc.edu/keck
Admissions: University of Southern California Keck 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 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Raquel Arias
Application fee
$90
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
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
06/15
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
6734 applied, 497 interviewed, 334 were accepted, 180 enrolled
In-state admissions data
3591 applied, 334 interviewed, 236 were accepted, 135 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3143 applied, 163 interviewed, 98 were accepted, 45 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2985 applied, 231 interviewed, 158 were accepted, 83 enrolled
Minority admissions data
3269 applied, 177 interviewed, 149 were accepted, 77 enrolled
International admissions data
278, 16 interviewed applied, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
11.0
Average biological MCAT score
11.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.3
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.3
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, molecular and cell biology, humanities, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
51.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
16.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
1.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
17.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Tom McWhorter
Financial aid phone
(213) 740-5462
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $48, 452
Required fees
$1,795
Room and board
$17,556
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
86%
Percent of students receiving loans
81%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
32%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$183,051
Ranking: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
54
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.5
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)
$165.0
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$117.94
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
51
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2009-2010 graduates entering primary-care specialties
28.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
11.0
Acceptance rate
5.0%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.0
Total medical school enrollment
702
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data