5.10% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 5.10% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,510 people applied and 128 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MU School of Medicine - Columbia is 14.82%. 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, MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.28%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | 5.10% | 14.82% | 2,510 | 128 |
| 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 |
| Missouri Medical Schools | 4.28% | 11.85% | 15,575 | 549 |
| Public | 5.90% | 10.41% | 4,315 | 249 |
| Private | 2.65% | 13.30% | 11,260 | 300 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At MU School of Medicine - Columbia, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 21 to 79.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 63 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 86 to 14 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Missouri Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 2,510 | 1,175 | 1,325 | 530 (21.1%) | 1,980 (78.9%) |
| Matriculants | 128 | 48 | 80 | 110 (85.9%) | 18 (14.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.10% | 4.09% | 6.04% | 20.76% | 0.91% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 128 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MU School of Medicine - Columbia' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine | 509 | 3.85 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Missouri Medical Schools | 513 | 3.90 |
| Public | 510 | 3.87 |
| Private | 517 | 3.92 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MU School of Medicine - Columbia.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 509 | 3.75 | - |
| 2023 | 510 | 3.78 | 3.72 |
| 2024 | 509 | 3.77 | 3.72 |
| 2025 | 509 | 3.85 | 3.80 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to MU School of Medicine - Columbia, but it is important to note that 85.9% of last year's enrolled students were Missouri residents. State-funded medical schools, like MU School of Medicine - Columbia, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Missouri 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 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to University of Missouri-Columbia School 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 MU School of Medicine - Columbia's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at MU School of Medicine - Columbia.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
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| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $75 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/admissions/medical-school-application-requirements