University of Iowa Carver admissions statistics
- Median or average MCAT
- 514Average
- Median or average GPA
- 3.81Average
- Applications received
- 4,5272025-2026
- Entering class
- 1532025-2026
- Applications per seat
- 29.62025-2026
- In-state share of applications
- 6.5%2025-2026
- In-state share of the class
- 64.1%2025-2026
Applications received for each seat in the entering class. Not an acceptance rate: neither source publishes the number of offers made.
University of Iowa Carver MCAT and GPA
University of Iowa Carver reports average MCAT of 514 and average undergraduate GPA of 3.81 for its entering class.
- MCAT514 against a median of 512 across the 152 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 65th percentile of those programs.
- GPA3.81 against a median of 3.8 across the 155 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 52nd percentile of those programs.
- Out-of-state tuition$60,712 against a median of $69,571 across the 154 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 29th percentile of those programs.
- Entering class size153 against a median of 139 across the 160 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 59th percentile of those programs.
A percentile here is against the programs that report the figure, not against every medical school and not against applicants. It says where the school sits among its reporting peers and nothing else.
University of Iowa Carver acceptance rate
PreMD does not publish an acceptance rate for individual schools. The free national sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number.
What can be published from those figures is the ratio: University of Iowa Carver received 4,527 applications for 153 seats in the entering class, or about 29.6 applications per seat.
Who University of Iowa Carver accepts applications from
| Applicant group | Policy |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state Applicants | Carver accepts nonresident applications |
| Canadian Applicants | No policy stated |
| International Applicants | No policy stated |
| DACA Status Applicants | No policy stated |
Community college coursework: Coursework taken at community colleges is acceptable for introductory/prerequisite coursework. Our admissions committee generally prefers upper level science courses taken at a university level.
University of Iowa Carver tuition and cost
- In-state tuition and fees
- $39,313
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $60,712
- In-state cost of attendance
- $71,215
- Out-of-state cost of attendance
- $92,614
- In-state health insurance
- $0
- Out-of-state health insurance
- $0
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
- Average graduating debt
- $179,719
A blank figure here means the school did not report it to the source PreMD tracks, never that it costs nothing. Check the school's own financial aid page before budgeting against it.
University of Iowa Carver application requirements
- Secondary fee
- $60
- Secondary deadline
- December 15, 2026 Secondary application submission deadline (Oct 15 is strongly encouraged)
- Latest MCAT accepted
- September 30, 2026
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2023
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packets
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
- AAMC PREview
- We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
Who receives a secondary: Overall and BCPM GPA 3.0. If not 3.0, 20 hours science post bacc or graduate work at 3.5 or higher. MCAT score must be 500 or higher to receive a secondary (all subcategories at least 123).
Prerequisite coursework
| Subject | Required or recommended | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Not stated | Not stated | 1 course that includes a comprehensive review of molecular structures and biochemistry of carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins, central metabolic pathways, enzyme functions, and metabolism of carbon based molecules. |
| Biology | Not stated | Not stated | 2 semesters of introductory courses with labs, and 1 advanced course. Recommended advanced courses include molecular and cell biology, human physiology, genetics, microbiology. |
| Chemistry | Not stated | Not stated | 3 semesters of introductory courses, to include General and Organic with labs. |
| Composition & Rhetoric | Not stated | Not stated | 2 courses (composition and literature). If you satisfy the English requirement for your undergraduate degree program, you also satisfy our English requirement. |
| Mathematics | Not stated | Not stated | 1 advanced mathematics course or statistics course. |
| Physics | Not stated | Not stated | 2 semesters of introductory courses with labs |
| Psychology | Not stated | Not stated | Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities: 4 courses. Applicants are encouraged to complete coursework that addresses social determinants of health. Recommended courses include behavioral psychology, sociology, ethics, philosophy, foreign language, and other non- science writing-intensive courses |
University of Iowa Carver interview
Candidates are interviewed individually by two faculty members for 25 minutes. The interview day includes a case-based learning session facilitated by M4 students. Both virtual and in person interview formats are available.
Mid August
Carver conducts "closed file" interviews - interviewers are faculty volunteers and want to get to know candidates "off of paper" completely! Do not let this scare you - candidates often tell us how nervous they were before the interview and feel very positive about it afterwards. We make great efforts to keep nerves low so candidates can perform at their very best on interview day. A previous interviewee wrote this about their Carver interview experience: "I think the interview process was amazing! This was my first in -person interview experience, and it was a lot less stressful than I imagined." We offer both in person and virtual interviews. Admissions committee members will not know the format candidates choose. For more information, see https://md.medicine.uiowa. edu/admissions/application -process/interview-faq
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interview
- Video interviews are not offered. Virtual interviews are offered.
University of Iowa Carver waitlist
- Typical positions offered
- 50 Residents; 100 Nonresidents
- Acceptance offers made
- 48
Applicants are notified of alternate list position number and updated on secondary.
University of Iowa Carver mission
The Admissions Committee for the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine admits students who have a genuine interest in the study and practice of medicine; show a desire and commitment to serve the public in matters of health; and who have the personal, professional and intellectual skills and characteristics required to become and competent and caring physician. Personal qualities considered by the Admissions Committee include high moral character, independent thinking, the ability to communicate and interact with others in a sensitive and caring way, the ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations, and dedication to the idea of service. Understanding the importance of the educational benefits resulting from a diverse student population and the interest by the medical profession in serving the healthcare needs of a changing American population, the Admissions Committee values each applicant’s unique strengths, experiences and background. To execute our mission, the committee utilizes a holistic review of all candidates. Our committee values each candidates' different experiences and personal stories and takes into consideration: first generation college students, rural backgrounds and experiences, socioeconomic status, and any other impactful experiences students describe in their application that will make them a compassionate and excellent physician. Please read our sections about Campus Life to learn more about how Carver's mission informs our culture of collaboration and other initiatives.
University of Iowa Carver rankings
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What this page publishes instead is the comparison above: where the school's own reported figures sit among the MD programs that report the same figure, with the count of reporting programs stated so the comparison can be judged.
University of Iowa Carver admissions contact
Medical Student AdmissionsIowa City, IA 52242 USA(319) 335-8052 · [email protected]
Where this came from
- AAMC MSAR public school report
- AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
- calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
Figures on this page were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.
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