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Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Portland, OR

Admissions Statistics

4.4%

Acceptance Rate

5,655

Applied

523

Interviewed

250

Admitted (Est.)

150

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

510
10th: 504 Median: 510 90th: 516

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 20, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: December 31, 2025

GPA

3.77
10th: 3.65 Median: 3.77 90th: 3.89

Minimum GPA: 2.8
A culumative total GPA (including any postbacc or graduate coursework) of 2.8 or above is required for eligibility. There is no minimum GPA for undergraduate specifically.

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Deadline: Rolling deadline - 4 weeks after notification email inviting to complete secondary.

Fee: $120

Interview

Interview Invitations

August through February

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum

Committee letters: Accepted

Applicants should carefully select a well-chosen group of letters that speak to significant experiences in health care/physician shadowing and extracurricular accomplishments in addition to letters from three college or university teaching faculty from any department.

What Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Values

Oregon Health & Science University 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