Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Illinois · Competitive · Founded 2017
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 516
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 512–519
- Median GPA
- 3.88
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.81–3.93
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.85
- Acceptance rate
- 4%
- Interview rate
- Not reported
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
- ~10.0%
- Out-of-state applicants
- ~2.6%
- Overall (reported)
- 4%
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. (Limited data for this school, so the split leans on the cross-school pattern.)
vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +4.2 (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
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 506.9 | 509.9 | 517.1 | 521.5 |
| In-state | 510.4 | 513.2 | 523.1 | 523.2 |
| Out-of-state | 509.9 | 514.1 | 519.7 | 522.1 |
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, using its out-of-state share — 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
- 64
- Public / Private
- Public
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- 76.6%
- Orientation
- Research-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Research-oriented (70/100) — Engineering/innovation mission at R1 UIUC + MD/PhD; no primary-care/rural focus, though young school with no NIH track record yet and unranked by U.S. News.
In-state vs. out-of-state class makeup
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
- Cost of attendance
- $61,830
- Avg. graduate debt
- $192,737
- Secondary fee
- Not reported
- % receiving aid
- 94%
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. Debt & % receiving aid are compiled from publicly available figures.
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: not required
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)
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.
- Compassion artifact: How have you changed the lives of others? What experiences have fostered a deep sense of compassion in you?
- Curiosity artifact: Have you explored new interests, cultures, or people? Did your curiosity lead to a research project, hobby, or change at work? Let us see where your curiosity has taken you.
- Creativity artifact: What are you really proud of? Have you used technology in novel ways? What innovative solutions have you employed in your work, healthcare, hobbies, or life?
- Impact Statement: Create an abstract-style narrative describing the impact of your experiences and how they have shaped your understanding of and connection to the Carle Illinois values of Compassion, Curiosity, and Creativity. · 250 words
Interview
⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.
Carle Illinois does not use a traditional interview or standard MMI; applicants are evaluated via the portfolio/secondary, a multi-question video essay (one recording session), and a problem-based-learning (PBL) group activity led by a facilitator working through a patient case.
Key facts
- Degree
- MD
- Type
- Public
- Location
- Illinois
- Region
- Midwest
- Interview format
- Not reported
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- USMLE
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2024
- International applicants
- Not considered
- DACA applicants
- Not considered
- Early Decision
- Not offered
Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Tuition, debt, secondary fee, oldest-MCAT, PREview, interview format, and mission are compiled from publicly available figures. 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 Carle Illinois?
Carle Illinois College of Medicine has a median MCAT of 516 (typical accepted range about 512–519). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (512) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does Carle Illinois 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 Carle Illinois?
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 Carle Illinois hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 4% — competitive for US MD programs.
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