University of Central Florida College of Medicine
MD program · public · Florida
Median GPA
3.96
entering class
Median MCAT
514
entering class
Acceptance rate
5.5%
school-published
Class size
120
69% in-state
In-state vs. out-of-state
69% of the last entering class were Florida residents, which leaves about 37 seats for everyone else.
Florida resident
~14%
estimated odds
Out-of-state
~6%
estimated odds
Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.96) and MCAT (514), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.
What they look for
- Academics28%
- Clinical experience25%
- Service21%
- Research17%
- Leadership9%
UCF is direct about one thing most schools leave implicit: significant and meaningful medical clinical activities are required, not merely valued, so direct patient-contact experience is a gate rather than a differentiator. Beyond that the holistic review weighs community service, physician shadowing and research. The curriculum, set in Lake Nona Medical City, emphasises healthcare innovation, simulation-based training and interprofessional education, so exposure to technology-enabled or team-based care aligns well.
Watch out: Applicants must be Florida residents currently enrolled as seniors at, or graduates of, an accredited US institution, which closes the door on out-of-state files entirely. Initial screening on GPA and MCAT happens before holistic review begins, and reported averages sit near 3.91 and 515.
Our reading of this school's own published mission and selection criteria, not an official formula. How we source this
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