University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

7.18% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is 7.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,895 people applied and 136 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MU School of Medicine - Kansas City is 5.99%. 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 - Kansas City's acceptance rate is much higher 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 Missouri, MU School of Medicine - Kansas City's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 4.26%.
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine7.18%5.99%1,895136
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
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At MU School of Medicine - Kansas City, the men to women applicants ratio is 50 to 50 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 18 to 82.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 35 to 65 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 64 to 36 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMissouri ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants1,8959489441882
Matriculants13647896436
Acceptance Rate7.18%4.97%9.42%351.65%44.01%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine is 510 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 136 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MU School of Medicine - Kansas City' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MU School of Medicine - Kansas City requires a minimum MCAT score of 495. 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 Missouri resident
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine5103.85
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Missouri Medical Schools5133.84
Public5103.81
Private5173.87
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is August 1, 2024. To apply to University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 - Kansas City's application system by September 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $50 at MU School of Medicine - Kansas City.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
MU School of Medicine - Kansas City 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Regular Secondary2024-09-01
Secondary Application Fee$50
Minimum MCAT score of 495 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for MU School of Medicine - Kansas City Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Genetics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Cell Biology
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.