University of Colorado School of Medicine

Aurora, ColoradoMDCU Official website

MCAT517AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.7AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1812025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$47,856One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

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.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Student Life (Admissions)Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, CO 80045 USA
(303) 724-8025
SOMAdmin@ucdenver.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$47,856
Out of state$73,811
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$88,131
Out of state$114,086
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$218,292
Students receiving aid
83%
Deposit
Due
June 22, 2026
In state
$200
Out of state
$200
Health insurance
In state
$4,200
Out of state
$4,200
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,421
Earnings, 1 year out
$67,110
Earnings, 5 years out
$160,593

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, CUSOM accepts out of state applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, CUSOM accepts Canadian applicants.
International ApplicantsYesYes, CUSOM accepts international applicants.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, CUSOM accepts DACA applicants.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted

Coursework completed at a community college is reviewed in the context of the applicant's entire educational journey.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

57.5applications per seat2025-2026
10,405applications received2025-2026
6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    June 2023
    Latest accepted
    August 31, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Applicants with MCAT equal to or greater than 500
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 30, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    August
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    June 22, 2026
    In state
    $200
    Out of state
    $200
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Interview

One-on-oneHeld: virtualVideo interview: Yes
Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

Structured interviews with group and individual interviews, virtual.

Invitations

August

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Variable

Applicants are notified electronically by the Admissions Office if they are placed on the alternate list and if a position becomes available.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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