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Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Admissions Statistics

3.0%

Acceptance Rate

8,657

Applied

390

Interviewed

264

Admitted (Est.)

120

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

517
10th: 511 Median: 517 90th: 523

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 26, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025

GPA

3.91
10th: 3.79 Median: 3.91 90th: 4.03

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Deadline: December 01, 2025

Fee: $100

Interview

Interview Invitations

July

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 2 minimum , 3 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

The applicant may choose whomever they believe can best speak to their personal and academic strengths. Letters of evaluation from faculty who know you well are especially valuable to the committee. "Physician" letters are not needed.

What Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Values

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 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