No, but almost all admitted students have obtained one. You must have at least 90 hours of college coursework, of which 60 must be from an accredited U.S. or Canadian based institution.

The best time to take the MCAT is when you are well prepared, both in terms of college courses completed and having time to sufficiently study/prepare for the exam itself. Clearly, MCAT scores reflect knowledge, not just intelligence, so if you have not taken the necessary courses in college, you will need to do a lot of independent work to be adequately prepared. A good place to start is the Aspiring Docs section of the AAMC website, a trusted resource we recommend for future physicians. Another resource is the Khan Academy MCAT Test Prep.

We accept scores within three years of your matriculation year.

Yes, as long as you have a plan to complete them by the time you matriculate.

We strongly encourage all applicants — including MSTP — to apply as early as possible due to our competitive rolling interview notification process. June is a good month to apply!

Medical students at the University of Michigan get an outstanding clinical education that allows them to build relationships with and take care of patients from all walks of life, anywhere on the globe. We seek out individuals who not only have the potential to excel academically, but also possess personal attributes and competencies that align with our commitment to train the leaders and best.

For related information, please review our Process for the Evaluation of Applicants, Class Profiles and Requirements pages.

The University of Michigan Medical School does not generally consider any transfer requests with the exception of very unique circumstances. Students considered for transfer must have an established, current academic relationship with the University of Michigan.

The University of Michigan’s tuition structure is two-tiered, reflecting resident and non-resident rates. Residency status is determined at the University level by U-M’s Office of the Registrar. Learn more.

Pass/Fail: GPA is only one factor used in assessing an applicant’s file. The University of Michigan Medical School has always accepted a limited number of pass/fail grades, however due to unforeseen challenges and restrictions many applicants faced due to COVID-19, we are willing to more liberally accept pass/fail grades for courses taken during the peak of the pandemic.

Online Courses: We recognize many applicants were required to switch to online learning due to COVID-19. The University of Michigan Medical School has a long-standing policy of holistically reviewing how applicants have chosen to meet our core competencies. We look for demonstrated academic strength and rigor in several key areas, which can be met through traditional or online coursework, as well as other extracurricular activities. 

 

We aim to make our Admissions process as transparent as possible throughout our holistic review of your application.

Secondary applications are sent to candidates with an MCAT score at or above the 35th percentile. Those below the 35th percentile are screened for excellence within our competencies and may be sent a Secondary application after review. Please note that the secondary application fee is waived for those approved for the AAMC-Fee Assistance Program.

Once a secondary application is submitted, you can check your status at any time through your applicant portal page on our Admissions page.

We typically receive ~9,000+ applications and interview approximately 450 MD and MSTP candidates.

The University of Michigan Medical School does not require the CASPer or AAMC PREview situational judgement tests as part of our application process.
 

It is a fast-paced but fun virtual experience that provides plenty of opportunities for you to learn about us and for us to learn about you.

Each year, there are many more applicants who possess all of the essential attributes to become a competent and effective physician than there are available seats in the class. Our admissions process, following the holistic evaluation of each individual applicant, seeks to build a richly diverse class both to enhance the educational experience of the class itself and to provide for future patient care of the highest quality. See our complete list of factors we consider when building an incoming class.

The final decision on which applicants will receive an offer of admission with the Admissions Executive Committee. No quotas will be set up for any particular quality or characteristic sought in the candidates or for the Medical School incoming class. In the month following their interview, interviewees will be notified of their status and provided an explanation of that status. This may be Offered Admission, Deferred Decision, Waitlist or File Closed. Learn more about the entire application timeline.

Our aim is that about half the class will be made up of non-Michigan residents. The entering class is very diverse. For more information, please review our Class Profiles.

If you're admitted to the University of Michigan Medical School, your spot will be held (no deposit required) until the nationally designated decision date.

Every admitted student is eligible for an Admissions scholarship, which are typically awarded in March. Our Financial Aid Office works with students one-on-one to help them figure out what financial assistance makes sense for them, including need-based scholarships, grants and/or loans. For more information, review our financial aid website.

To be considered for need-based scholarships, Admissions requires that you complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the University of Michigan Institutional Application for Financial Aid no later than February 1. All students are encouraged to submit their financial aid applications well ahead of the deadline. Students that do not meet our deadline may not receive the amount of need-based grant for which they would otherwise be eligible. For students admitted after February 1, the deadline to submit the FAFSA is three weeks from the date of admission. Students should check with all schools they are applying to for deadlines and required application materials.

Approximately 85% of our students receive financial aid, including loans. More than 50% receive a scholarship or grant, ranging from thousands of dollars to full tuition.

Our graduates’ average medical school debt load is well below the mean when compared with debt load for all medical school graduates (Source: AAMC FASR). For more details, see our financial aid website.