Overview

Average UGrad GPA
3.70
Total Med School Enrollment
407
Acceptance Rate
53%

Deadlines

Early Decision
August 1
Early Decision II
October 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
Required
State Residency
Required
Admissions Requirements
Due to high competition in the admissions process, state residency is virtually a requirement. Required science courses are 8 semester hours each of Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics, all with associated labs. Three semester hours of college-level Algebra and three of college-level Trigonometry, or 3 semester hours of Calculus, satisfies the Math requirement. Six semester hours of English is an additional prerequisite. The MCAT is required.

Other Admission Factors

Academic
MCAT Scores
Science GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
State Residency

Faculty Information

Total Faculty
590
Student/Faculty
1:1
24
Female Faculty
19
Part-time Faculty
14
Minority Faculty

Dates

Application Deadlines
Oct 15

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$24,349
% Students Receiving Some Aid
96%

Expenses per Academic Year

In-State-Tuition
$24,349
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$11,296
Fees
$55

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
407
Out of State
0%
In State
100%
Foreign Countries Represented
0

Demographics

14.00%
Minorities
41% female
59% male

Graduates

Graduates are successful in securing positions in a range of specialty areas. At the University Hospital in Jackson there are more then 20 residency programs into which a number of graduates enter each year.

More Information

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

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Steven T. Case, PhD
Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions
Address
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone
601-984-5010
Email
admitmd@som.umsmed.edu