Florida State University College of Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 510
MCAT range (25–75): 507–513
Median GPA: 3.87
GPA range (25–75): 3.80–3.92
Science GPA (est.): 3.83
Acceptance rate: 2.7%
Interview rate: 4.2%

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 127
CARS: 126
Bio / Biochem: 128
Psych / Soc: 128

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: ~6.0%
Out-of-state applicants: ~0.2%
Overall (reported): 2.7%

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 -1.8 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.06 (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	504.2	507	511.1	513.1
In-state	504.3	507.6	512.1	515.1
Out-of-state	506.9	509.9	516.2	518.7

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: 99
Public / Private: Public
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: 2%
Orientation: Service-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

Service / primary careBalancedResearch

Service-oriented (18/100) — Explicit primary-care/rural/underserved mission, community-based (90+ sites), US News Primary Care Tier 2 but Research Tier 3, no MD-PhD/MSTP.

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

In-state

98%

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

$25,611

Out-of-state tuition

$60,162

Cost of attendance: $70,420
Avg. graduate debt: $169,600
Secondary fee: $30
% receiving aid: 82%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2025-2026). 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)

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)

Mission focus: The Florida State University College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations.

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.

Please provide a description of your family.
Please provide a description of where you grew up (i.e. rural area, large city, etc.).
Indicate what you do for fun and diversion (hobbies, special interests, etc.).
What is a unique trait, experience, or interest that we would not normally learn about you?
Why are you choosing to apply to the FSU College of Medicine? Please be specific describing what is particularly attractive about FSU COM.

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

Two traditional one-on-one, open-file interviews with Admissions Committee members, each up to ~50 minutes, conducted virtually via Zoom; applicants describe a relaxed, conversational tone rather than an interrogation.

Questions applicants report

Tell me about a patient that impacted you the most.
Why medicine?
Why FSU?
Tell me about your family.
We have a lot of very qualified students we are interviewing; what sets you apart from other applicants?

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Public
Location: Florida
Region: South
Interview format: Hybrid
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: May 2022
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered
Early Decision: 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 FSU?

Florida State University College of Medicine has a median MCAT of 510 (typical accepted range about 507–513). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (507) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does FSU require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.87 (roughly 3.80–3.92). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for FSU?

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 FSU hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 2.7% — moderately competitive for US MD programs.

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