University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.74% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 4.74% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,699 people applied and 128 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 higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.26%.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
4.74%
14.82%
2,699
128
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
Missouri Medical Schools
4.26%
11.85%
16,372
566
Public
5.96%
10.41%
4,594
264
Private
2.56%
13.30%
11,778
302
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 48 to 52 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 35 to 65 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 84 to 16 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Missouri Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,699
1,293
1,398
20
80
Matriculants
128
45
83
84
16
Acceptance Rate
4.74%
3.49%
5.93%
411.82%
20.58%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.77 over 128 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MU School of Medicine - Columbia' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
509
3.77
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Missouri Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
510
3.81
Private
517
3.87
University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MU School of Medicine - Columbia.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
509
3.75
-
2023
510
3.78
3.72
2024
509
3.77
3.72
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to MU School of Medicine - Columbia, but it is important to note that 83.6% of last year's enrolled students were Missouri residents. State-funded medical schools, like MU School of Medicine - Columbia, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Missouri 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 October 15, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
