University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.68% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is 1.68% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,023 people applied and 118 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UA College of Medicine - Tucson is 7.59%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, UA College of Medicine - Tucson's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Arizona, UA College of Medicine - Tucson's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 1.89%.
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
1.68%
7.59%
7,023
118
All Medical Schools
3.35%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
3.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
Arizona Medical Schools
1.89%
9.21%
18,411
346
Public
1.68%
7.59%
7,023
118
Private
2.00%
10.02%
11,388
228
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UA College of Medicine - Tucson, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 90.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 36 to 64 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 75 to 25 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Arizona Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
7,023
3,202
3,799
10
90
Matriculants
118
43
75
75
25
Acceptance Rate
1.68%
1.34%
1.98%
754.00%
27.33%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is 508 and the average GPA is 3.74 over 118 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UA College of Medicine - Tucson' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
UA College of Medicine - Tucson requires a minimum MCAT score of 498. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Arizona resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
508
3.74
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Arizona Medical Schools
515
3.82
Public
508
3.74
Private
519
3.86
University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UA College of Medicine - Tucson.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
509
3.72
-
2023
510
3.77
3.69
2024
508
3.74
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UA College of Medicine - Tucson, but it is important to note that 75.4% of last year's enrolled students were Arizona residents. State-funded medical schools, like UA College of Medicine - Tucson, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Arizona state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 13, 2024. To apply to University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UA College of Medicine - Tucson's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at UA College of Medicine - Tucson.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
