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MD · Tallahassee, FL · public · applies through AMCAS

Florida State University College of Medicine

Known as Florida State (FSU)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions page[email protected](850) 644-7904
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
98%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$30Secondary fee
Dec 10, 2026Secondary deadline
$27,262Tuition + fees, in state
$65,269Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: Varies by coursePass/fail: Case-by-case
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required3NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYesThe Biochemistry course MUST require at least one Organic Chemistry course as a prerequisite. Additionally, one credit of Biochemistry Lab is PREFERRED, but not required.
Biology
BIOL
Required8YesCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses that require a lab will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
Yes
Cell Biology
BIOL
Recommended3NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYes
Chemistry
CHEM
Required4YesCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken online will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesOrganic Chemistry is the required Chemistry course
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required6NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYes
Genetics
BIOL
Recommended3NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYes
Mathematics
MATH
Required6NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYesCollege level mathematics is required. Statistics is recommended as 3 of the required 6 credit hours
Physics
PHYS
Required8YesCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYes
Psychology
BESS
Recommended3NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYes
Sociology
BESS
Recommended3NoCase-by-case
Required prerequisite courses taken as a pass/fail will only be accepted in urgent/extrem e circumstance s.
YesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

While coursework completed at a community college is generally accepted, the Admissions Committee prefers that pre-requisite courses and rigorous, upper-level science be completed at a four-year institution.

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

All applicants must receive a bachelor's degree by the time of matriculation. Admission to the Florida State University College of Medicine (FSU COM) is a highly competitive process with approximately 6,500 applications reviewed to select the students admitted. A number of academic and personal factors are considered by the Admissions Office and the Admissions Committee when admitting students to medical school. The FSU College of Medicine employs a holistic, mission-aligned approach during the admissions process. Regarding admission to the regular M.D. program, we evaluate all of the following: course “load” and undergraduate rigor; graduate course work; service and volunteer record; shadowing and knowledge of the medical field; research activities; likelihood of practicing within the State of Florida; undergraduate grade point average; MCAT score; and degree of “fit” with respect to our unique mission statement. While a truly holistic approach to admissions makes it difficult to establish minimum academic standards, the Florida State University College of Medicine does not – except in special circumstances – consider applicants for admissions to the regular M.D. program who do not have an MCAT score of at least 500, and an undergraduate grade point average of 3.5. Special circumstances include students who come from medically, financially, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Finally, the Florida State University College of Medicine does not – except under rare circumstances – consider applicants who are not legal residents of the State of Florida, unless such applicants can demonstrate significant ties to Florida. Please look at our website FAQs for examples of significant ties. If an applicant is currently enrolled in a degree program, the program must be completed and transcripts provided to the FSU COM Admissions Office prior to the beginning of classes, unless an exception is granted by that program. The Admissions Committee at the FSU COM is comprised of approximately 60 members and includes faculty from all FSU COM departments, fourth year medical students, and community physicians. When considering applicants for admission, the Committee utilizes all appropriate information including academic, personal, experiential, and geographic data in the selection process. Personal qualities such as motivation, sensitivity to the needs of others, excellent oral communication skills, and maturity receive particular attention along with strong academic credentials. In addition, personal attributes such as compassion and altruism that are, in the view of the committee, essential to the art of good medical practice are of special interest in the selection process. The Committee is especially interested in applicants who have demonstrated through their lifestyle, consistent motivation for service to others.

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 for admission if their county of residence is geographically contiguous with the State of Florida, or if they demonstrate significant ties to Florida.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
Strong preference for admission is given to Florida residents; out-of-state applicants are considered only if they live in a county contiguous with Florida or show significant ties to Florida, and the school admits usually fewer than 10 per class.

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

Interview

Traditional / one-on-one
Format
Applicants will participate in 2, 50-minute, 1-on-1 interviews with members of the Admissions Committee. Admissions committee members will have access to all components of the primary and secondary applications.
Invitations sent
Late August
Typical interview day
In addition to the interviews, applicants will attend Q & A sessions with current MD students, Admissions Leadership and with a senior Administrator (Dean or Associate Dean).
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not available.
Video interviews
Case by case review
School's admissions page says
Virtual via Zoom: a required virtual information session plus an interview day with two one-on-one interviews with Admissions Committee members, each up to 50 minutes.

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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
Not on official list source
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
January 15, 2027
Oldest MCAT considered
May 2022

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
$30
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Dec 10, 2026 12/10/2026
Who receives it
All applicants who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

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
Approximately 120
Offers made from the waitlist
50
Procedure
Applicants on the waitlist are ranked. Offers are made based on the rank order as spaces become available. FSU COM does not communicate an applicant's exact position on the waitlist.
Deposit required
No

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

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$27,262$65,269
Health insurance$3,009$3,009
Total cost of attendance, year 1$70,612$108,619

82% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $169,600.

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

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
6,730 (42.8% in-state)
Matriculants
120 (97.5% in-state, 2.5% out-of-state; 62.5% women)
Applications per seat
56

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

Transfer applications

No Contact Name: Office of Admisisons Phone Number: Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://med.fsu.edu/mdAdmissions/home

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

Mission statement

The Florida State University College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations.

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

Notes

No class profile with GPA/MCAT figures published. The school states it does not, except in special circumstances (e.g., medically, financially or educationally disadvantaged applicants), consider regular MD applicants without an MCAT of at least 500 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.5. Receives more than 6,500 applications each year; MCAT scores no more than five years old at matriculation; prerequisites C or better.

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