1.94% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University is 1.94% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,236 people applied and 121 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of FIU College of Medicine is 6.15%. 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, FIU College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Florida, FIU College of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.07%.
Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University | 1.94% | 6.15% | 6,236 | 121 |
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 |
Florida Medical Schools | 2.07% | 7.45% | 49,018 | 1,008 |
Public | 2.27% | 8.01% | 33,332 | 754 |
Private | 1.47% | 5.77% | 15,686 | 254 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At FIU College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 57 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 41 to 59.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 58 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 82 to 18 for 2024 admission.
Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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Men | Women | Florida Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
Applicants | 6,236 | 2,650 | 3,567 | 41 | 59 |
Matriculants | 121 | 50 | 70 | 82 | 18 |
Acceptance Rate | 1.94% | 1.89% | 1.96% | 200.98% | 30.69% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University is 509 and the average GPA is 3.76 over 121 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., FIU College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 501-527 last year.
MCAT Scores | GPA | |
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Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University | 509 | 3.76 |
All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
Public | 511 | 3.77 |
Private | 514 | 3.77 |
Florida Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
Public | 513 | 3.82 |
Private | 513 | 3.80 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at FIU College of Medicine.
MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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2022 | 508 | 3.71 | - |
2023 | 510 | 3.75 | 3.67 |
2024 | 509 | 3.76 | 3.70 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to FIU College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 81.8% of last year's enrolled students were Florida residents. State-funded medical schools, like FIU College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Florida 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 December 1, 2024. To apply to Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to FIU College of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $30 at FIU College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University 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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Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-01 |
Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-12-01 |
Regular Secondary | 2025-01-15 |
Secondary Application Fee | $30 |
Minimum MCAT score of 501-527 recommended | |
Need to meet its Technical Standard |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/doctor-of-medicine/admissions/what-to-know-before-you-apply/academic-requirements/index.html