1.94% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 1.94% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 3,965 people applied and 77 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of ETSU College of Medicine is 9.03%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, ETSU College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Tennessee, ETSU College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.90%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine | 1.94% | 9.03% | 3,965 | 77 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 2.90% | 7.59% | 20,624 | 461 |
| Public | 4.30% | 9.03% | 6,567 | 250 |
| Private | 1.50% | 6.87% | 14,057 | 211 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At ETSU College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 14 to 86.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 82 to 18 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 3,965 | 1,788 | 2,165 | 14 | 86 |
| Matriculants | 77 | 37 | 40 | 82 | 18 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.94% | 2.07% | 1.85% | 568.06% | 21.26% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine is 508 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 77 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., ETSU College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine | 508 | 3.83 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 507 | 3.73 |
| Public | 510 | 3.86 |
| Private | 503 | 3.46 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at ETSU College of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 507 | 3.77 | - |
| 2023 | 510 | 3.82 | 3.65 |
| 2024 | 508 | 3.83 | 3.65 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to ETSU College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 81.8% of last year's enrolled students were Tennessee residents. State-funded medical schools, like ETSU College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Tennessee state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at ETSU College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2024-08-01 |
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| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $50 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.etsu.edu/com/sa/admissions/