East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 511
MCAT range (25–75): 506–515
Median GPA: 3.76
GPA range (25–75): 3.64–3.84
Science GPA (est.): 3.68
Acceptance rate: 14.4%
Interview rate: 29.3%

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 128
CARS: 127
Bio / Biochem: 128
Psych / Soc: 129

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: ~29.4%
Out-of-state applicants: ~0.8%
Overall (reported): 14.4%

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.

vs US MD matriculants: MCAT -0.8 (nat. 511.8), GPA -0.05 (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	502.6	506	515	518.1
In-state	505.2	508.5	516.1	519.6
Out-of-state	515.9	516	519.1	519.5

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: 92
Public / Private: Public
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: 0%
Orientation: Service-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

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Service-oriented (15/100) — Explicit rural/primary-care/underserved mission, in-state only, #2 nationally for family-medicine; US News Primary Care Tier 1 vs Research Tier 3, no MSTP.

In-state vs. out-of-state class makeup

In-state

100%

Out-of-state

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

$25,295

Out-of-state tuition

$25,295

Cost of attendance: $62,169
Avg. graduate debt: $135,349
Secondary fee: $100
% receiving aid: 89%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2024-2025). 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: 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.

There is no doubt the level of stress brought on by medical school can impact a student's mental health and emotional well-being. Discuss the ways you plan to manage your health and well-being during medical school. · 300 words
In the event you are accepted into two or more medical schools, what factors would be most important in determining which school would be the "best fit" for you? · 300 words
Describe an experience that has given you a unique understanding of human suffering and what did you learn from this experience? · 300 words
Describe your experience with primary care either as a patient, caregiver, visitor, staff, or volunteer. · 300 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.

Format: Hybrid

Virtual interview day (Webex) with two one-on-one traditional interviews conducted by admissions committee members, plus an admissions overview and a current-student panel. Applicants describe it as laid back and not intimidating.

Questions applicants report

Tell me about yourself.
What is your greatest strength and weakness?
If you made a mistake but fixed it before it affected your patient, would you still tell the patient?
Describe a time when you showed compassion to someone less fortunate or to a minority.
Why do you want to serve North Carolina / rural and underserved communities?
How do your experiences align with Brody's mission?

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Public
Location: North Carolina
Region: South
Interview format: Hybrid
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: January 2023
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered
Early Decision: Offered
Deferral: Allowed

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 ECU Brody?

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine has a median MCAT of 511 (typical accepted range about 506–515). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (506) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does ECU Brody require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.76 (roughly 3.64–3.84). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for ECU Brody?

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 ECU Brody hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 14.4% — moderately competitive for US MD programs.

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