University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.70% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 3.70% for the 2027 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,677 people applied and 136 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MU School of Medicine - Columbia is 14.82%. 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, MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 4.19%.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
3.70%
14.82%
3,677
136
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.66%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
16.03%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
9.97%
515,618
8,786
Missouri Medical Schools
4.19%
11.85%
18,076
567
Public
6.07%
10.41%
5,266
270
Private
2.31%
13.30%
12,810
297
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At MU School of Medicine - Columbia, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 85 to 15 for 2027 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Missouri Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
3,677
1,622
2,041
566 (15.4%)
3,111 (84.6%)
Matriculants
136
63
72
116 (85.3%)
20 (14.7%)
Acceptance Rate
3.70%
3.88%
3.53%
20.49%
0.64%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2027 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 136 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MU School of Medicine - Columbia' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
509
3.85
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Missouri Medical Schools
513
3.90
Public
510
3.87
Private
517
3.92
University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2028 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to University of Missouri-Columbia School 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 MU School of Medicine - Columbia's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at MU School of Medicine - Columbia.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
