Florida Atlantic University Schmidt

Boca Raton, FloridaMDFAU Official website

MCAT513AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.83AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size782025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$31,830One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Our mission extends beyond training the next generation of physicians – we aim to transform healthcare delivery in South Florida and beyond. We will achieve this through our commitment to innovative medical education, groundbreaking research, and exceptional patient care. By fostering an environment that encourages scientific discovery and clinical excellence, with a focus on evidence-based care, we prepare our learners to become not just skilled physicians, but healthcare leaders who will shape the future of medicine.
As the school states it

Admissions office

777 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 33431 USA
(561) 297-0440
mdadmissions@fau.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$31,830
Out of state$67,972
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$62,938
Out of state$99,080
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$185,937
Students receiving aid
80%
Deposit
Due
May 15, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$2,356
Out of state
$2,356
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,948
Earnings, 1 year out
$67,033

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, 30% of the class will be out-of -state applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Must at least be a permiment resident of the US in order to be considered for admissions.
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

Community College coursework is accepted as long as the applicant has performed well and shows an upward trend.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

53.4applications per seat2025-2026
4,165applications received2025-2026
54.4%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    August 2024
    Latest accepted
    December 01, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $30
    Sent to
    All US citizens and permanent residents who submit a verified AMCAS application. Applicants with a felony explanation on their AMCAS application are not sent a secondary application.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    Secondary Application Deadline is December 15, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    Invitations are sent on a rolling basis. Starting in August, they are emailed; applicants should check their inbox regularly. If invited, applicants should promptly schedule their interviews.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    May 15, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    No
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryBiochemistry is strongly recommended. One semester of biochemistry may be substituted for the second semester of organic chemistry.Lab4Recommended
  • BiologyThe Admissions Committee prefers this course be taken within 5 years of the application date.Lab8Required
  • ChemistryOrganic Chemistry 1 & 2Lab8Required
  • GeneticsLab4Recommended
  • Mathematics6Required
  • Physical ChemistryGeneral Chemistry 1 & 2Lab8Required
  • PhysicsLab8Required
  • Psychology3Recommended

Interview

File: closed fileRegional interviews: Not offered
Video interview

SparkHire asynchronous interviews are used in addition to a live interview on Zoom

How the school describes it

Closed file Interview (Blinded Interviews)

Invitations

Invitations are sent on a rolling basis. Starting in August, they are emailed; applicants should check their inbox regularly. If invited, applicants should promptly schedule their interviews.

A typical interview day

Formal interview days are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays (some Mondays) between August and March. Interview days begin with introductory presentations, interviews, current medical student panels, and video tours. Each applicant will have a situational-behavioral style format. A video tour of the simulation center and the teaching facilities is included. A "What will happen next?" presentation by the director of admissions will give applicants a timeline for when they hear back. Formal interview days begin at 9:00 am EST and end in the mid-afternoon, around 3 PM EST.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Approximately 175
Waitlist offers
40

Once it is determined seats are available with the College, applicants are reviewed by the Committee on Admissions. The waitlist is not ranked, therefore all applications are re- reviewed.

Sources

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