University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, ConnecticutMDUConn Official website

MCAT513Average · 2025Source for MCAT
GPA3.8Average · 2025Source for GPA
Class size1142025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$49,708One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the UConn School of Medicine is innovation, discovery and education. We train the next generation of medical students, residents, specialty fellows, and clinical practitioners in an environment of exemplary patient care, research, and public service.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Medical Student AffairsSchool of MedicineFarmington, CT 06030 USA
(860) 679-4713
admissions@uchc.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$49,708
Out of state$77,893
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$98,525
Out of state$126,710
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$170,321
Students receiving aid
77%
Deposit
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$3,214
Out of state
$3,214

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
International ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditNoNot accepted
Online courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

While it is not required, the Admissions Committee prefers to see prerequisite courses taken in person, at a 4- year school, during a regular semester, as part of a full course load. Understanding this may not be possible for all applicants, this is what the committee prefers to see.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

50.3applications per seat2025-2026
5,734applications received2025-2026
9%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    May 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $85
    Sent to
    All applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    4 weeks after invitation
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    Panel
    Invitations
    August 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyBiology or Zoology, 1 year of college credit with lab.Lab0Required
  • Chemistry2 years of college credit with lab with at least 1 semester being Organic ChemistryLabRequired
  • Literature1 year of college credit - courses in composition and literature are strongly recommendedRequired
  • Physics1 year of college credit with labLabRequired

Interview

PanelAll interviews are virtualNot available
How the school describes it

One-on-one and group interview sessions

Invitations

August 2026

A typical interview day

Interview day consists of one-on-one and group interview sessions, as well as an overview of the curriculum and financial aid, and an opportunity to ask questions.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
varies
Waitlist offers
0

Candidates are notified via email.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-07-11.

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