Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 517
MCAT range (25–75): 514–520
Median GPA: 3.88
GPA range (25–75): 3.81–3.93
Science GPA: 3.88
Acceptance rate: 3.7%
Interview rate: 4.7%

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 129
CARS: 128
Bio / Biochem: 129
Psych / Soc: 130

Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.

Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate

In-state applicants: ~13.1%
Out-of-state applicants: ~3.6%
Overall (reported): 3.7%

We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.

vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +5.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.07 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.

MCAT range by residency Premier estimate

My MCAT score see where you fall

Matriculants	10th	25th	75th	90th
Combined	511.1	514	518.1	522.5
In-state	511.2	514.2	520.3	521.1
Out-of-state	510.9	513.9	521.1	523.2

The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.

Class profile

Entering class size: 74
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: Not reported
Orientation: Research-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

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Research-oriented (68/100) — Ivy academic med center, ~#62 NIH/Blue Ridge funding, active MD/PhD + translational-research mission; offset by notable PC-PM primary-care program and no NIH MS

Course exams

Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.

Cost & aid

In-state tuition

$75,162

Out-of-state tuition

$75,162

Cost of attendance: $111,865
Avg. graduate debt: Not reported
Secondary fee: $110
% receiving aid: 70%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2026-2027). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page.

Prerequisites & requirements

Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.

Biology: 1 year with lab
General Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Organic Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Biochemistry: 1 semester (recommended/required)
Physics: 1 year with lab
English / writing: 1 year
Math / statistics: 1 semester–1 year (varies)
Psychology & Sociology: Recommended for the MCAT

Required tests

MCAT — required
CASPer: not required
AAMC PREview: varies — verify

Letters of recommendation

A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file

Application timeline (AMCAS)

AMCAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Acceptances begin (rolling)

Oct 15 onward

Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.

What this school weighs

GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
Clinical experience & shadowing
Research experience
Community service & volunteering
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement & secondary essays
Interview performance & mission fit
State residency (especially at public schools)

Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)

⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.

Summarize your activities during the 2024-2025 academic year. Describe how your activities are preparing you for a medical career.
How will your unique attributes, life experiences, and interests add to The Warren Alpert Medical School community?
Reflect on a non-academic situation when you had to change course, and how you did so.
Do you have significant limitations on your interview availability for this admissions cycle? Detail any significant limitations such as international travel, work, or courses.

Interview

⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.

Format: Hybrid

Conversational interviews (historically two ~30-minute one-on-one sessions; some applicants report an MMI component); relaxed and friendly, drawing on details from the application.

Questions applicants report

Tell me your story / tell me about yourself.
Tell me about a challenge you faced, how you overcame it, and what supports you use.
What is the thing you're most proud of?
Why would you want to move to Providence, RI?
How did you hear about Brown?
You did X for a long time, can you tell me more about that?

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Private
Location: Rhode Island
Region: Northeast
Interview format: Hybrid
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: taken within 3 years prior to matriculation
International applicants: Considered
DACA applicants: Considered
Deferral: Allowed

Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What MCAT score do I need for Brown?

Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School has a median MCAT of 517 (typical accepted range about 514–520). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (514) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does Brown require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.88 (roughly 3.81–3.93). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for Brown?

Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.

Is Brown hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 3.7% — competitive for US MD programs.

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