University of Missouri School of Medicine (Mizzou)

Columbia, MissouriMD Official website

MCAT509AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.83AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1362025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$49,786One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

To save and improve lives – through exemplary education, research and patient care.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Blair Whitney, Director of Admissions and RecruitmentUniversity of Missouri School of MedicineColumbia, MO 65212 USA
(573) 882-9219
MizzouMed@missouri.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$49,786
Out of state$97,328
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$81,343
Out of state$128,885
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$199,792
Students receiving aid
92%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$0
Out of state
$0
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,247
Earnings, 1 year out
$63,656
Earnings, 5 years out
$158,239

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, OOS applicants must meet certain MCAT and undergraduate cumulative GPA combinations to be considered. More information: https://medicine.missouri.edu/education/admissions/md-application- requirements
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

We accept community college courses as long as they meet our general requirements. For specific questions regarding credit, reach out to the admissions office directly.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

27applications per seat2025-2026
3,677applications received2025-2026
15.4%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $85
    Sent to
    Qualified and competitive applicants will receive a secondary application. Non-MO residents may be invited to submit a prelim Out-Of-State form to determine if a secondary application will be offered.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 15, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted with conditions
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Invites to interview will start going out late September and will continue to be sent out through February. We do rolling admissions interview offers.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyAny biologic sciences course (e.g., biology, genetics, cell biology, animal physiology, molecular biology, histology).6Not stated
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, and Organic Chemistry II.12Not stated
  • Composition & RhetoricCollege English composition or writing intensive courses.6Not stated
  • MathematicsCollege-level mathematics (college algebra or above).3Not stated
  • PhysicsGeneral Physics I and General Physics II.6Not stated

Interview

One-on-oneFile: open fileAll interviews will be virtual
How the school describes it

Two open file, one-on-one interviews by Admissions Committee members are required, as well attendance at various presentations (typical interview day is 3 hours).

Invitations

Invites to interview will start going out late September and will continue to be sent out through February. We do rolling admissions interview offers.

A typical interview day

https://medicine.missouri.e du/admissions/application- process

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
168

Applicants are notified about their placement on the waitlist at the end of interview season. Applicants are notified of acceptance on the day that someone withdraws up until the first day of class.

Sources

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

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