University of Missouri-Columbia, abbreviated as UMC by Abbreviationfinder, is one of the top-ranked U.S. medical schools located in Columbia, MO. Keep reading to see admissions application information including average GRE scores, admissions selection factors and dual degree programs of University of Missouri-Columbia.
1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65212
(573) 882-9219
Admissions E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.muhealth.org/~medicine/
Electronic application: N/A
Latest profile:
Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 08/01
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2001
Application fee: $75
Director of admissions: Judy Nolke
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? Yes
This school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, demonstration of writing skills, general chemistry
Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes
Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Earliest date: November 15
-Latest date: August 1
Applicant’s response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Maximum time in weeks: 4 weeks
-Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
-Deposit to hold place in class: $100
-Deposit due: At time of acceptance offer
-Deposit refundable prior to: May 15
-Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August
Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? Yes
-EDP application period begins: June 1
-EDP application period ends: August 1
-EDP applicants notified by: October 1
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics
Applied | Interviewed | Accepted | Enrolled | |
Total: | 916 | 298 | 160 | 95 |
In-state: | 410 | 225 | 120 | 90 |
Out-of-state: | 506 | 73 | 40 | 5 |
Women: | 404 | 131 | 69 | 42 |
Minorities: | 254 | 57 | 33 | 23 |
International: | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Acceptance rate: 17.5%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.77
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 10.0
Verbal reasoning: 10.2
Physical sciences: 9.7
Biological: 10.2
Writing: P
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 62%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 19%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 14%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 3%
Mixed disciplines and other: 2%
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Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.S.
Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Applicants must have completed at least 90 semester hours (not including physical education and military science) from a recognized college or university. Required course work includes: English composition or writing intensive; college level mathematics; General biology with lab; General chemistry with lab; Organic chemistry with lab; and General physics with lab. The MCAT is required.