University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine

MD program · public · Missouri

Median GPA

3.81

entering class

Median MCAT

509

entering class

Acceptance rate

~6.8%

approximate

Class size

136

85% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

85% of the last entering class were Missouri residents, which leaves about 20 seats for everyone else.

Missouri resident

~34%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~2%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.81) and MCAT (509), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Service32%
  • Clinical experience24%
  • Academics22%
  • Research12%
  • Leadership10%

Missouri residency or a Missouri high school, plus rural background or intent. The school states preference for legal Missouri residents or Missouri high school graduates, and explicitly encourages applications from rural, minority and nontraditional candidates — including career changers from other professions, which is a rarely stated welcome. Its Bryant Scholars pre-admissions pathway selects on commitment to rural medicine AND a small-town or rural background. A 500 MCAT floor applies; admitted averages sit near 3.85 GPA and 509 MCAT.

Watch out: No Missouri connection is the dominant barrier. Note the stated 500 MCAT minimum is a genuine floor rather than a soft guideline.

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