Founded in 1972, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, also known as Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine or USA College of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Mobile, Alabama. Last year, 78 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 305.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to USA College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 92.3% of last year's enrolled students were Alabama residents. State-funded medical schools, like USA College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Alabama 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 USA College of Medicine is $35,149 for Alabama residents and $69,356 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $58,642 for Alabama residents and $92,849 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of 2023 matriculants is 510 and the average GPA is 3.83 at USA College of Medicine. Of the total 1,586 applicants, 78 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 4.92% at USA College of Medicine.
Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation in 1972 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2026-27.
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