1.79% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Florida State University College of Medicine is 1.79% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,702 people applied and 120 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of FSU College of Medicine is 3.53%. 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, FSU 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, FSU 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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| Florida State University College of Medicine | 1.79% | 3.53% | 6,702 | 120 |
| 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 FSU 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 40 to 60.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 33 to 67 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 98 to 2 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Florida Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,702 | 2,902 | 3,787 | 40 | 60 |
| Matriculants | 120 | 40 | 80 | 98 | 2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.79% | 1.38% | 2.11% | 247.61% | 2.82% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Florida State University College of Medicine is 507 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 120 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., FSU College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
FSU College of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 498. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Florida resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University College of Medicine | 507 | 3.8 |
| 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 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to FSU College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 98.3% of last year's enrolled students were Florida residents. State-funded medical schools, like FSU 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 November 15, 2024. To apply to Florida State University 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to FSU College of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $30 at FSU College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Florida State University 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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| Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-21 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-15 |
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $30 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 498 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://med.fsu.edu/mdAdmissions/admissionRequirements