By the Numbers
UC San Diego School of Medicine admits students who demonstrate intelligence, maturity, integrity, dedication
to the ideal of service to society and who are best suited for meeting our educational goals.
Incoming Class of 2024
Below is just a glimpse of School of Medicine's most recently admitted students
Admission Stats
9,267
Applicants
979
Interviews
152
Students Matriculated
Unique Majors
This year's incoming class earned undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields of study including: Romance Studies (Spanish and Italian), Art History/ Visual Arts, Music and Philosophy
32% of students
Underrepresented in Medicine*
39% of students
First Generation Graduate Students
22% of students
First Generation College Students
Unique Job Experiences
This year's incoming class of medical students have a broad array of experiences and interests. Past job experiences include: Handyman, Lifeguard, Figure Skating Instructor, Trucking Company Maintenance, and Naval Nuclear Operator.
Academic Profile
3.81
Average Undergraduate GPA
3.75
Average Science GPA
514.1
Average MCAT Score
Note: Candidates for admission are evaluated on undergraduate academic record, MCAT score, nature and depth of scholarly and extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation from premedical committee or professors and personal interviews.
77% of students
are California residents
65% of students
earned undergraduate degrees in California
20 Students
are UC San Diego Alumni
Historical Match Results
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