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University of Colorado School of Medicine

Introduction

Program
Email
Phone
MD Program
NA
NA
Diversity contact (Christy Angerhofer)
christy.angerhofer@cuanschutz.edu
(303) 724-4537
Address
NA

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Colorado School of Medicine is to provide Colorado, the nation and the world with programs of excellence in: Education: through the provision of educational programs to medical students, allied health students, graduate students, graduate medical education residents and fellows, practicing health professionals and the public at large; Research: through the development of new knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences, as well as in health policy and health care education; Clinical care: through state-of-the-art clinical programs which reflect the unique educational environment of the University, as well as the needs of the patients it serves, and; Community service: through sharing the School’s expertise and knowledge to enhance the broader community, including our affiliated institutions, other health care professionals, alumni and other colleagues, and citizens of the state.

Acceptance Data

Overall Acceptance Rate
2.3%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
30.9%
In-state Acceptance Rate
12.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
62.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
21.1%

Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics

Total Current
Degrees Offered
Medically Underserved Population
Black
White
Asian
823
Md, md/phd, md/mph, bs/md
20%
3.8%
63.1%
21.9%

Sex

Females
56.5%

Tuition

$ 0
In-State
$ 0
Out-of-State

Participation During PreMed

No Data Found

Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
86%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$202,485

Selection Factors

GPA (median)

All Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.78
3.74

In-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.78
3.75

Out-of-State Applicants

Overall GPA
Science GPA
3.78
3.74

MCAT (median)

All Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
513
128
128
128
129

In-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
513
128
127
128
129

Out-of-State Applicants

Total
Physical Sciences
Critical Analysis
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
513
128
128
128
129

Primary Application Data

0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
Number Waitlisted
% Accepted off Waitlist
80
30
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
21%

Secondary Application

Required
Sent To
Fee
Deadline
Yes
Screened
$100
12/31/20
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Interview Data (134 responses)

Interviews Sent
Format
Length
August
Combination traditional
N/A
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes 30%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes 60%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes 60%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes 10%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes 40%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes 55%

Stress Level During Interview

No Data Found

Match List (Last Available Year)

Percentage completing competitive* residency?
8%

* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.