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University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

La Jolla, CA

Admissions Statistics

3.4%

Acceptance Rate

9,267

Applied

1,027

Interviewed

315

Admitted (Est.)

152

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

516
10th: 510 Median: 516 90th: 522

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 28, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: December 31, 2025

GPA

3.9
10th: 3.78 Median: 3.9 90th: 4.02

Minimum GPA: 3.1
If an applicant doesn't maintain a 3.1 GPA in postbacc coursework, our committee is unlikely to invite them to interview

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Deadline: The deadline is one month after the applicant is invited to submit the secondary application

Fee: $135

Interview

Interview Invitations

In August of the year preceding matriculation.

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

Letters from faculty at your four-year undergraduate institution are welcomed but not required. Letters can come from any source, including but not limited to: course instructors, research mentors, clinical faculty, work supervisors, non-faculty practicing physicians. IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO THE MD/PHD PROGRAM, PLEASE NOTE THAT A MINIMUM OF TWO LETTERS SHOULD BE FROM RESEARCH-RELATED FACULTY

What University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Values

University of California, San Diego School 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