University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.48% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is 4.48% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,395 people applied and 152 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Iowa College of Medicine is 17.28%. 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, Iowa College of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
4.48%
17.28%
3,395
152
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
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Iowa College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 55 to 45 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 52 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 66 to 34 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Iowa Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
3,395
1,854
1,531
9
91
Matriculants
152
79
73
66
34
Acceptance Rate
4.48%
4.26%
4.77%
756.32%
37.46%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is 514 and the average GPA is 3.81 over 152 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Iowa College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Iowa College of Medicine requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA a minimum MCAT score of 500. 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 Iowa resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
514
3.81
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Iowa College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
514
3.81
-
2023
513
3.79
3.74
2024
514
3.81
3.75
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, 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 Iowa College of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $60 at Iowa College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
