Founded in 1967, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, also known as UA College of Medicine - Tucson, is a public medical school located in Tucson, Arizona. Last year, 118 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 518.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UA College of Medicine - Tucson, but it is important to note that 75.4% of last year's enrolled students were Arizona residents. State-funded medical schools, like UA College of Medicine - Tucson, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Arizona 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 2024 tuition & fees at UA College of Medicine - Tucson is $39,456 for Arizona residents and $57,628 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $67,976 for Arizona residents and $86,148 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of 2023 matriculants is 508 and the average GPA is 3.74 at UA College of Medicine - Tucson. Of the total 7,023 applicants, 118 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 1.68% at UA College of Medicine - Tucson.
UA College of Medicine - Tucson obtained LCME accreditation in 1965 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2023-24.
