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University of Arizona College of Medicine

Tucson, AZ

Admissions Statistics

2.7%

Acceptance Rate

6,489

Applied

455

Interviewed

177

Admitted (Est.)

117

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

511
10th: 505 Median: 511 90th: 517

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 20, 2021
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025

GPA

3.87
10th: 3.75 Median: 3.87 90th: 3.99

Minimum GPA: 3
Applicants who do not have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, but who have taken at least 12 credits of either post-baccalaureate or graduate coursework in premedical hard sciences and earned at least a 3.0 GPA in that coursework, may still receive a secondary application, though not guaranteed.

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: applicants have 30 days to complete the secondary application, or until January 2, 2026, whichever date comes first.

Deadline: 1/2/2026

Fee: $95

Interview

Interview Invitations

August 2025

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 7 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

Letters of recommendation options: Option 1 1 clinical letter from a person who has seen you interact with patients, family members, and other staff members (i.e. MD, volunteer coordinator, RN, Nurse practitioner or other healthcare provider) 2 letters from other professionals Option 2 1 letter packet/committee packet 1 clinical letter from a person who has seen you interact with patients, family members, and other staff members (i.e. MD, volunteer coordinator, RN, Nurse practitioner or other healthcare provider) All letters of Recommendation must be submitted through the AMCAS Letter of Evaluation/Recommendation service.

What University of Arizona College of Medicine Values

University of Arizona College of Medicine uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions