4.74% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 4.74% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,699 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 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, MU School of Medicine - Columbia's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.26%.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine4.74%14.82%2,699128
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Missouri Medical Schools4.26%11.85%16,372566
Public5.96%10.41%4,594264
Private2.56%13.30%11,778302

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At MU School of Medicine - Columbia, the men to women applicants ratio is 48 to 52 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 35 to 65 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 84 to 16 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMissouri ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,6991,2931,3982080
Matriculants12845838416
Acceptance Rate4.74%3.49%5.93%411.82%20.58%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.77 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 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine5093.77
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Missouri Medical Schools5133.84
Public5103.81
Private5173.87

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at MU School of Medicine - Columbia.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225093.75-
20235103.783.72
20245093.773.72

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to MU School of Medicine - Columbia, but it is important to note that 83.6% 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 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
MU School of Medicine - Columbia 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-15
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$75
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for MU School of Medicine - Columbia Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Mathematics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biologic Sciences
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.