Overview
Average UGrad GPA
3.67
Total Med School Enrollment
439
Acceptance Rate
8%
Deadlines
Early Decision
August 1
Early Decision II
October 1
Regular
November 1
Admissions Requirements
MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Optional
Non Science GPA
Optional
Extracurricular Activities
Optional
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Required
Admissions Requirements
All of the prerequisites must be completed with a letter grade of C or better (C- is not acceptable). Pass/Fail (CR/NC) grading is not accepted. Prerequisites are general biology (8 semester hours), general chemistry (8 semester hours), organic chemistry (8 semester hours), physics (6 semester hours) and biochemistry (3 semester hours). Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and an MCAT score of 22 or greater.
Other Admission Factors
Academic
MCAT Scores
Science GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Non-Academic
Interviews
State Residency
Exposure to Medical Profession
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
1,065
Student/Faculty
0.39:1
50
Female Faculty
24
Minority Faculty
19
Part-time Faculty
Dates
Application Deadlines
Nov 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$38,489
% Students Receiving Some Aid
88%
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$45,834
In-State-Tuition
$15,958
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,834
On-Campus Room & Board
$17,524
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$4,044
Fees
$3,224
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
439
Out of State
1%
In State
100%
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
40.00%
Minorities
1.00%
International
52% female
48% male
Graduates
About 35 percent of graduates enter residencies at UNM. Many graduates enter primary care fields.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Robert Sapien, MD
Associate Dean for Admissions
Associate Dean for Admissions
Address
MSC 09 5085
HSLIC Room #125
Albuquerque, NM 87131
HSLIC Room #125
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone
505-272-4766
Email
somadmissions@salud.unm.edu