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University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Jackson, MS

Admissions Statistics

107.7%

Acceptance Rate

350

Applied

221

Interviewed

377

Admitted (Est.)

162

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

505
10th: 499 Median: 505 90th: 511

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 28, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025

GPA

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

Minimum GPA: 3

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Should be submitted within 2 weeks of receiving the link.

Deadline: Deadline is variable but must be completed before an interview is scheduled.

Fee: $50

Interview

Interview Invitations

Late July

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

At least 2 letters must be from instructors who have taught the student a course. 1 letter can be from a research advisor or premed advisor. Shadowing or employment letters do not fulfill the 3 letter requirement. They may be submitted as supplementary letters, but no more than 5 total letters will be accepted.

What University of Mississippi School of Medicine Values

University of Mississippi 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