Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Admission statistics

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Admission process notes:
Upon receipt of the verified and processed AMCAS application, the earliest being in July, the College of Medicine will notify applicants via email to complete and submit a web-based Secondary Application.

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Requirements notes:
If the applicant's college or university has a pre-health committee or pre-health office that submits a recommendation letter(s), the applicant is able but not required to use their service. If the applicant's college or university does not have a pre-health committee or pre-health office, or the applicant chooses not to use their service, the applicant is required to submit a minimum of four recommendation letters (maximum of six) using the guidelines below: At least two letters from faculty in science disciplines; At least one letter from faculty in a non-science discipline; At least one remaining letter from college faculty, community leader, employer, or others in positions of responsibility that know the applicant well.

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GPA, MCAT notes:
The admissions committee considers MCAT scores from the last three years prior to the year of matriculation.

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Deadlines notes:
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) application deadline is Nov. 15. Applications must be completed in their entirety by Dec. 15.

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Tuition fees notes:
In 2024-25, tuition increased 4% for Pennsylvania resident medical students, to $30,017 per semester, and 14% for all nonresident medical students, to $32,903 per semester.

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