University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson)

Tucson, ArizonaMD Official website

MCAT508AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.74AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1182025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$40,990One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The College of Medicine – Tucson trains future physicians to provide high-quality and compassionate care, develops scientists focused on exciting discoveries, and nurtures undergraduate and graduate students interested the many professions in health care and the health sciences.
As the school states it

Admissions office

UA COM-Tucson AdmissionsP.O. Box 245075Tucson, AZ 85724-5075 USA
(520) 626-6214
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$40,990
Out of state$60,643
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$78,490
Out of state$98,143
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$205,044
Students receiving aid
90%
Health insurance
In state
$2,800
Out of state
$2,800

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, we accept out of state applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Canadian transcripts are accepted. Permanent US residency required upon matriculation.
International ApplicantsNoNo, we do not accept international students in any of our MD programs
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson will consider community college coursework for pre- requisites.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

62.2applications per seat2025-2026
7,342applications received2025-2026
10.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 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
    $95
    Sent to
    AMCAS
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 2027
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    July 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnatomyPhysiology/ Anatomy course 2 semesters or 3 quartersRequired
  • BiochemistryBiochemistry (or 1 semester Biochemistry/1 semester of Genetics)Required
  • BiologyUpper-division of any two from different disciplines of the following: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Histology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, or Immunobiology OR can use 1 semester of any Genetics course if taken 2 semesters of Biochemistry (includes lower division)Required
  • Composition & RhetoricEnglish (or other writing intensive course) 2 semesters or 3 quartersRequired
  • PsychologySocial & Behavioral Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Public Health) 1 semester or 2 quartersRequired
  • StatisticsStatistics (Biostatistics recommended)Required

Interview

MMIHeld: virtual
Video interview

First round of admissions interview: video- recorded response. Second round admissions interviews: virtual MMI format

How the school describes it

First round of admissions interview: video-recorded response. Second round admissions interviews: virtual MMI format.

Invitations

July 2026

A typical interview day

Interview day agendas are made available to applicants at the time that they are offered an interview invitation. The interview day consists of a welcome and virtual tour, the MMI interview, a presentation on the educational offerings, and meet and greet opportunities with Medical Students.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies, 35-50 typically
Waitlist offers
25

Notification via email and phone call with 1-5 day maximum to accept or decline offer.

Sources

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

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