University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Columbia, MO
Admissions Statistics
9.2%
Acceptance Rate
2,510
Applied
422
Interviewed
232
Admitted (Est.)
128
Matriculated
MCAT & GPA Ranges
MCAT Score
510MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 10, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025
GPA
3.9Minimum GPA: 3
A competitive applicant would need to have well above the minimum in either their MCAT score or GPA. Meeting only the minimum requirements in both areas is unlikely to result in a successful application.
Application Timeline
AMCAS Application
Earliest: 2025-05-27
Secondary Application
Sent: Secondary application can be submitted as soon as it is received.
Deadline: November 15, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. CST
Fee: $85
Interview Invitations
Invites to interview will start going out late September and will continue to be sent out through February. We do rolling admissions interview offers.
Letters of Recommendation
Required letters: 3 minimum , 6 maximum
Committee letters: Accepted
Letter writers please provide an accurate assessment of the applicant’s suitability for medical school rather than advocate for the applicant. Focus on behaviors you have observed directly when describing an applicant’s suitability for medical school, as well as including unique contributions that an applicant would bring to an incoming class. Please note that we do not share anything mentioned in letters with the applicants.
What University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Values
University of Missouri-Columbia 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