Overview

Average UGrad GPA
3.64
Total Med School Enrollment
921
Acceptance Rate
11%

Deadlines

Early Decision
August 1
Regular
November 1

Admissions Requirements

MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
One year each of: Biology with labs General Chemistry Organic Chemistry with labs Physics with lab One quarter or one semester each of: Biochemistry and any area of Anatomy are required. Courses in writing/speech, social sciences, humanities and diversity/ethics are recommended. To receive consideration for the current application cycle, applicants must submit the AMCAS application, Ohio State secondary application, MCAT scores, and reference letters. All applicants are required to take the MCAT within three years of their application. The last month to take the MCAT is September for the year prior to intended matriculation. Although the MCAT is offered in January, first-time takers’ scores will be received too late for consideration for that year’s entering class. Consideration will be given to applicants who have interview dates and elect to repeat the January test in an effort to improve previous scores.

Other Admission Factors

Academic
MCAT Scores
Science GPA
Non Science GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
Extracurricular Activities
Exposure to Medical Profession

Faculty Information

Total Faculty
2,125
Student/Faculty
2.3:1
37
Female Faculty
26
Part-time Faculty
21
Minority Faculty

Dates

Application Deadlines
Nov 1

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$46,212
% Students Receiving Some Aid
93%

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$48,016
In-State-Tuition
$29,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,016
On-Campus Room & Board
$10,400
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$3,314
Fees
$957

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
921
Out of State
16%
In State
100%
Foreign Countries Represented
0

Demographics

37.00%
Minorities
46% female
54% male

Graduates

PGY-1 Match Results for 2011 have 40% of the graduating class entering into one of the primary care residencies, with 36% receiving residencies in Ohio. Details may be found at: http://medicine.osu.edu/students/admissions/residencymatch/Pages/index.aspx

More Information

% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Quinn Capers IV, M.D.
Associate Dean, Admissions
Address
155 D Meiling Hall
370 West 9th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone
614-292-7137
Email
medicine@osu.edu