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MD · San Bernardino, CA · private · applies through AMCAS

California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine

Known as CUSM

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](909) 490-5910
510MCAT mean
—GPA
—Class size
98%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
Dec 30, 2026Secondary deadline
$74,500Tuition + fees, in state
$74,500Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Yes
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biology
BIOL
Recommended12YesYesYesYesYes
Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended12YesYesYesYesYes
Literature
ENGL
Recommended12NoYesYesYesYes
Mathematics
MATH
Recommended12NoYesYesYesYes
Physics
PHYS
Recommended12YesYesYesYesYes
Sociology
BESS
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Sociology
BESS
Recommended12NoYesYesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

CUSM recognizes the critical role of Community Colleges in offering accessible, high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Consequently, we accept all coursework from regionally accredited community colleges that contribute towards the fulfillment of a four-year undergraduate degree at any US regionally accredited college or university.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Please see more information about California University of Science and Medicine – School of Medicine on our website: https://cusm.edu/academics/md/index.php https://cusm.edu/academics/md/application-process/index.php Early Decision Program Information:  August 3, 2026: Primary AMCAS application and transcripts must be submitted to AMCAS.  August 24, 2026: CUSM-SOM Admissions Office must receive an applicant’s official MCAT score (s) by 5 p.m. PST to be considered to receive a Secondary Application invitation.  August 31, 2026: All Secondary Application components must be submitted by 5 p.m. PST.  August 24, 2026: Interview Assessment  September 23, 2026: Interviews Assessment Concludes Regular Application Cycle: Interview Assessments begin in October 2026 Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 Secondary Application Deadline: December 30, 2026

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes Out-of-state applicants are considered.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
Yes DACA applicants with a valid Social Security number are welcome to apply.
DACA details
DACA applicants with a valid Social Security number are welcome to apply.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtualIn person
Format
The Video Assessment/Interview process which will consist of a multiple reviewer format versus a one-onone interview.
Invitations sent
Early August
Typical interview day
Students are offered an Video Assessment/Interview based on a holistic review of their entire application, which includes the Secondary Application sent to select applicants. Additionally, applicants can participate in the virtual Q&A session with faculty to review the CUSM curriculum and research opportunities at CUSM and be invited to participate in a Q&A with student ambassadors.
Regional interviews
no
Video interviews
Yes, the Video Assessment/Intervie w is online. Admitted students have the opportunity to attend one of two scheduled "Visit in Person (VIP)" events.
School's admissions page says
Virtual process: a pre-recorded video assessment plus virtual Q&A/group sessions with faculty and student ambassadors (not labeled MMI or traditional); in-person visit days are for accepted/waitlisted candidates.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Required source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA required
AAMC PREview
Exploring (not used in decisions) "Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions" source
Latest MCAT considered
October 30, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$100
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Dec 30, 2026 December 30, 2026
Who receives it
Selected applicants

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
N/A
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
All applicants placed on the wait list will be informed by a letter from the Office of Admissions via U.S. mail within 2 weeks of the committee’s decision.
Deposit required
Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
Deposit due
July 1, 2026
Refundable / applied to tuition
No No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$74,500$74,500
Health insurance$5,482$5,482
Total cost of attendance, year 1$115,072$115,072

83% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $84,439.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
4,630 (78.7% in-state)
Matriculants
130 (97.7% in-state, 2.3% out-of-state; 51.5% women)
Applications per seat
36

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class

MCAT (mean)
510

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

To advance the art and science of medicine through innovative medical education, research, and compassionate healthcare delivery in an inclusive environment that advocates critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and professionalism.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

Site moved from cusm.org to cusm.edu. Requirements page: 'the average MCAT among the most recent incoming class was 510' (year and other statistics not stated); minimum MCAT composite 502 (FAQ says a score of 504 or above is preferred); prefers total and BCPM undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above; U.S. citizens, permanent residents and DACA applicants only (no international students). CASPer required for applicants invited to the secondary. The MD class profile is published only as a Power BI dashboard (https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiYjk0MmM0ZTctNzkwNC00NTVkLWFiNTItNjAxMWNkYzJjZDUxIiwidCI6IjQ5ZWY1MjY1LWYwOTYtNDg5NS1iMTlmLTU4OTBhMTRlNTJkOSIsImMiOjZ9), which could not be read. Fall 2026 entry = Class of 2031.

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