2.34% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix is 2.34% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,545 people applied and 130 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UA College of Medicine - Phoenix is 7.01%. 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, UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Arizona, UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.01%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix | 2.34% | 7.01% | 5,545 | 130 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| Arizona Medical Schools | 2.01% | 9.21% | 17,625 | 353 |
| Public | 1.80% | 7.59% | 6,489 | 117 |
| Private | 2.12% | 10.02% | 11,136 | 236 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UA College of Medicine - Phoenix, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 52 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 12 to 88.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 60 to 40 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Arizona Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,545 | 2,612 | 2,906 | 671 (12.1%) | 4,874 (87.9%) |
| Matriculants | 130 | 65 | 64 | 78 (60.0%) | 52 (40.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.34% | 2.49% | 2.20% | 11.63% | 1.07% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix is 518 and the average GPA is 3.87 over 130 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UA College of Medicine - Phoenix' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 501-525 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix | 518 | 3.87 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Arizona Medical Schools | 517 | 3.89 |
| Public | 511 | 3.84 |
| Private | 520 | 3.91 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 512 | 3.77 | - |
| 2023 | 515 | 3.74 | 3.68 |
| 2024 | 516 | 3.78 | 3.72 |
| 2025 | 518 | 3.87 | 3.82 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2025. To apply to The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, 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 UA College of Medicine - Phoenix's application system by December 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
The items in following table are the required items to The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $95 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 501-525 recommended | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/md-program/admission-requirements-academic