University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix)

Phoenix, ArizonaMD Official website

MCAT514AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.82AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1302025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$41,361One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix inspires and trains exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to optimize health and health care in Arizona and beyond. We are uniquely positioned to accelerate the biomedical and economic engines in Phoenix and the State by leveraging our vital relationships with key clinical and community partners.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions and Recruitment435 North 5th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004 USA
(602) 827-2005
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$41,361
Out of state$60,692
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$84,651
Out of state$103,982
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$176,617
Students receiving aid
89%
Health insurance
In state
$2,770
Out of state
$2,770

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

All coursework from regionally accredited community colleges are accepted toward our admissions requirements. However, we do require at least one of the science prerequisite courses be completed as an upper- division (junior or senior-level) course which typically needs to be fulfilled through a 4-year college/university.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

44.9applications per seat2025-2026
5,831applications received2025-2026
13.1%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $95
    Sent to
    Applicants with US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status who have a cumulative and science GPA of 3.6 and MCAT test score of at least 506 recorded between January 2023 and September 12, 2026.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    No later than 30 days from the date of the invite or December 1, 2026, whichever date is soonest.
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    mid-to-late July
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry2Required
  • BiologyTwo (2) courses in the biological sciences (one course in human or mammalian anatomy and physiology is strongly recommended).4Required
  • Chemistryone additional course in any area of chemistry2Required
  • Composition & RhetoricTwo (2) courses that are writing-intensive. These courses don't necessarily need to be within the English department but can be any courses that are designated as writing-intensive.4Required
  • MathematicsA mathematics course more advanced than college algebra (e.g. statistics, precalculus, etc.)2Required

Interview

MMIVideo interview: UnavailableRegional interviews: Unavailable
How the school describes it

The Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI), a series of 5- stations lasting 7-minutes each, are administered by the College. MMIs provide additional information to the admissions committee regarding the applicants' qualifications.

Invitations

mid-to-late July

A typical interview day

More information regarding the interview day can be found at https://phoenixmed.arizona .edu/mmi

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Fluctuates from year to year.

The waitlist is unranked.

Sources

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