Overview

Average UGrad GPA
3.84
Average MCAT Score
519
Total Med School Enrollment
786
Acceptance Rate
5%

Test Scores

Average MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
130
Average MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
130
Average MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
130
Average MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
129

Deadlines

Early Decision
August 1
Regular
October 15

Admissions Requirements

MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Optional
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must complete a course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university. No prerequisites are specified, although the MCAT is required, suggesting a comprehensive science preparation. Penn recommends that applicants submit MCAT scores from the spring, but no later than the summer, of the calendar year prior to entrance.

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

Dates

Application Deadlines
Oct 15

Financial Aid Statistics

% Students Receiving Some Aid
82%

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$54,036
In-State-Tuition
$54,036
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,036
On-Campus Room & Board
$22,220
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$180
Fees
$4,773

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
786
Out of State
71%
In State
99%

Demographics

23.00%
Minorities
3.00%
International
45% female
55% male

Graduates

During a recent three-year period, the most prevalent residency programs selected were Medicine (24% of graduates); Surgical Specialties (25%); General Surgery (7%); Pediatrics (11%); Family Practice (4%); Ob/Gyn (2%); Orthopedics (5%); Radiology (2%); Emergency Medicine (4%); and Psychiatry (8%).

More Information

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

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Gaye W. Sheffler
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Address
JMEC Building 421, 6th Floor
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
215-898-8001
Email
admiss@mail.med.upenn.edu