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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Admissions Statistics

6.4%

Acceptance Rate

2,496

Applied

340

Interviewed

160

Admitted (Est.)

125

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

511
10th: 505 Median: 511 90th: 517

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

GPA

3.88
10th: 3.76 Median: 3.88 90th: 4

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Eligible applicants are invited to complete a secondary application through the SFESOM's admissions system.

Deadline: 14 days from invitation.

Fee: $110

Interview

Interview Invitations

August

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum

Committee letters: Accepted

A minimum of 3 letters must be submitted and received by the AMCAS Letter Service in order for applicants to receive a secondary application. Applicants are encouraged to request letters from those who know them well, who can speak to their abilities and experiences (academic and otherwise – leadership, service, personal growth, etc.), and can write a strong letter. Possible letter writers may include supervisors, mentors, professors, community leaders, or those who may have supervised or assisted with a long-term or most meaningful experience.

What Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah Values

Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah 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