Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield, IllinoisMDSIU Official website

MCAT508AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.7AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size802025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$41,623One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the SIU School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community. With a Vision of Better health for all.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of AdmissionsSchool of MedicineSpringfield, IL 62794 USA
(217) 545-6013
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$41,623
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$65,706
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$239,058
Students receiving aid
84%
Deposit
Due
August 1, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$2,278
Out of state
$0
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,536
Earnings, 1 year out
$63,528
Earnings, 5 years out
$206,035

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsNoNo
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Must be an Illinois resident Illinois resident with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

We will accept community college coursework, however, the upper level science courses we recommend would require attending an undergraduate/graduate institution. While we do not require a bachelor's degree in order to apply, 100% of our matriculants have obtained a bachelors degree. We do require at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate work from an accredited US or Canadian Degree-Granting college or University. Preference is given to those who have earned a bachelor's degree.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

15.2applications per seat2025-2026
1,218applications received2025-2026
93.1%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    September 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $75
    Sent to
    Selected applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    February 1, 2027
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Late July/Early August
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    August 1, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryRecommendedLabRecommended
  • Cell BiologySIU SOM has no required coursework in order to apply, however the courses listed are recommended.LabRecommended
  • ChemistryLabRecommended
  • GeneticsRecommended not requiredLabRecommended
  • Molecular BiologyRecommended not requiredLabRecommended
  • PhysicsLabRecommended
  • PhysiologyRecommended not requiredLabRecommended
  • StatisticsLabRecommended

Interview

One-on-one
Video interview

when needed yes, but currently in- person

Regional interviews

MD: two one-on-one interviews; MD/JD: three one-on-one interviews

How the school describes it

MD: two one-on-one interviews; MD/JD: three one-on-one interviews.

Invitations

Late July/Early August

A typical interview day

Welcome Session with Director of Admissions; Two, one-on-one Interviews; Financial Aid Session; Tour with a current medical student.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
varies

We don’t have a set number on our “waitlist” and it changes each year how many spots we go through on our Accept When Place Available list.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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