Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, GeorgiaMDMSM Official website

MCAT505.6AverageSource for MCAT
GPA3.64AverageSource for GPA
Class size1102025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$57,238One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Morehouse School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities; increasing the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce; and addressing primary health-care needs through programs in education, research, and service, with emphasis on people of color and the underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia and the nation.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Admissions and Student Affairs720 Westview Drive, S.W.Atlanta, GA 30310 USA
(404) 752-1650
mdadmissions@msm.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$57,238
Out of state$57,238
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$115,875
Out of state$115,875
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$208,730
Students receiving aid
94%
Deposit
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$7,876
Out of state
$7,876
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,840
Earnings, 1 year out
$64,906
Earnings, 5 years out
$149,339

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, Must be a United States citizen or hold permanent residency status
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Must be a United States citizen or hold permanent residency status
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

Morehouse School of Medicine conducts a holistic review of applications, taking into consideration an applicant's overall body of coursework, including community college coursework, GPA, extra curricular activities, and performance on the MCAT.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

62.5applications per seat2025-2026
6,873applications received2025-2026
12%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    September 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 19, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are recommending applicants submit PREview
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $50
    Sent to
    All eligible applicants after preliminary screening.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    January 1, 2027
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    July 24, 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryA minimum of 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours. Laboratory component is not required but may prove beneficial to the studentLab3Recommended
  • BiologyA minimum of 8 semester hours with laboratory component or a minimum of 9 quarter hours with lab. Online coursework will be accepted for Spring semester 2019-2020 and Fall semester of 2020-2021.Lab8Required
  • GeneticsA minimum of 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours. Laboratory component is not required3Recommended
  • MathematicsA minimum of 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours. Require mathematics for science majors. Online coursework will be accepted for Spring semester 2019-2020 and Fall semester 2020- 2021 academic years.6Required
  • PhysicsA minimum of 8 semester hours with lab or a minimum of 12 quarter hours with lab. Online coursework will be accepted if completed during Spring semester 2019-2020 and Fall semester of 2020-2021.Lab8Required
  • PsychologyA minimum of 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours2Recommended
  • StatisticsA minimum of 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hoursRecommended

Interview

Held: in person
Video interview

Not available as of the 2025 application cycle. All interviews will be conducted in person

Regional interviews

Available only for applicants who permanently reside in our More in Common Alliance regions. https://www.moreinc ommonalliance.org/o ur-work/clinical- training- sites/regional- training-site-progress

How the school describes it

In person at our main campus in Atlanta, Georgia.

Invitations

July 24, 2026

A typical interview day

The interview day starts at 9:45 AM ET and ends at approximately 5:00 PM. Applicants are instructed to arrive to campus no later than 9:30 AM on the day of interview for check- in. On campus parking is free for interviewees. The day's itinerary includes two faculty interviews, an overview of our curriculum, dialogue with our student ambassadors, a tour of the main campus, and a tour of our teaching hospital (Grady Hospital). Lunch is provided. At this time, travel stipends/reimbursements are not available.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
approximately 250
Waitlist offers
100

We offer rolling admissions. Applicants who are not offered an acceptance and are not rejected are placed on the alternate list. Alternate list applicants are frequently accepted into the class.

Sources

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