MD · Indianapolis, IN · public · applies through AMCAS
Indiana University School of Medicine
Known as Indiana (IU)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Case-by-case Online coursework is accepted but preference is for students to complete science prerequisite courses in classroom settings and at four year accredited institutions. | Yes | |
| Biology BIOL | Required | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Case-by-case Online coursework is accepted but preference is for students to complete science prerequisite courses in classroom settings and at four year accredited institutions. | Yes | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Case-by-case Online coursework is accepted but preference is for students to complete science prerequisite courses in classroom settings and at four year accredited institutions. | Yes | |
| Physical Chemistry CHEM | Required | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Case-by-case Online coursework is accepted but preference is for students to complete science prerequisite courses in classroom settings and at four year accredited institutions. | Yes | Organic chemistry |
| Physics PHYS | Required | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Case-by-case Online coursework is accepted but preference is for students to complete science prerequisite courses in classroom settings and at four year accredited institutions. | Yes | |
| Psychology BESS | Required | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sociology BESS | Required | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
Acceptance of coursework will be considered for applicants who complete some course work toward a degree at a community college or junior college and then transfer to a four-year institution.
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
IU School of Medicine is committed to supporting applicants and sustaining equitable application review procedures. The school’s review assessments determine the fitness of applicants’ backgrounds for medical school admission. Applicants have the following options during the 2026/27 Admissions Cycle: • Online coursework is accepted but preference is for students to complete science prerequisite courses in classroom settings and at 4-year accredited institutions. • P/NP (no pass) or S/F grades are accepted as meeting grade requirements. For those who wish to receive a letter grade rather than (S/F or P/NP) should appeal to the school’s instructors (at their discretion).
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
- Case-by-case Acceptance offers for out of state applicants represents 20% of the entering class.
- Canadian applicants
- Case-by-case Must have US permanent resident status.
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- No
- Residency preference (school's page)
- Indiana University is a state school, but a number of nonresidents are offered acceptances annually.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Traditional interview format. One-on-one open file interview session with two members of the Admissions Committee.
- Invitations sent
- August
- Typical interview day
- All 2026/27 MD applicant interviews will be conducted on online. Our interviews are held on Wednesdays, starting in late August through February. In addition to applicant interviews, there will be a financial aid presentation, a general informational session, and opportunities to meet current medical students. Applicants invited for an interview at Indiana University School of Medicine MD program will receive detailed interview information and instructions.
- Regional interviews
- Interviews will be conducted online.
- Video interviews
- Interviews will be conducted online.
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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 —, IMA required
- AAMC PREview
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 30, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- September 2023
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.
Secondary application
- Required
- Not stated
- Fee
- —
- Fee waiver available
- Not stated
- Deadline
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
- 200
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 0
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $41,282 | $68,823 |
| Health insurance | $4,625 | $4,625 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $70,227 | $97,768 |
96% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $213,294.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 7,822 (8.8% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 366 (86.6% in-state, 13.4% out-of-state; 48.1% women)
- Applications per seat
- 21
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 2025
- Applicants
- 7,822
- Matriculated
- 365
- MCAT (mean)
- 512.4
- GPA (mean)
- 3.84
- In-state
- 88%
- Women
- 48%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No Contact Name: Admissions Office Phone Number: 3172743772 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://medicine.iu.edu
Mission statement
At IU School of Medicine, we are committed to creating an environment where every member of our academic community can excel. We are unified by our mission to improve the health of every Hoosier community we serve through excellence in education, research, and clinical care. Our work and decisions are guided by that mission, our values and the enduring principles of the Hippocratic Oath. By upholding these values, we foster a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and academic rigor — ensuring that excellence remains at the heart of everything we do. The goal of the Indiana University School of Medicine is the education of physicians, scientists, and other health professionals in an intellectually rich environment with research as its scientific base. In education, we are committed to imparting a fundamental understanding of both clinical practice and the basic scientific knowledge upon which it rests, to provide a firm foundation for lifelong learning. In research, we are committed to the advancement of knowledge. In patient care, we are committed to the highest standards of medical practice in an atmosphere of respect and empathy for our patients. Education, research, and delivery of health care are inseparable components of our mission. Excellence can only be achieved when all components are of highest quality, well integrated, and mutually supportive.
Notes
MD Class of 2029 (entered 2025; facts page and class-selection page): 7,822 applications received, 365 students enrolled, male/female 190/175 (48% women, computed), in-state/out-of-state 321/44 (88% in-state, computed), average GPA 3.84, average MCAT 512.4. Largest MD class in the U.S. No minimum MCAT/GPA stated; only the most recent MCAT is considered; AMCAS GPA used. Secondary application fee $70; interviews September–March (format not stated). Early Decision limited to Indiana residents.
Sources for this page
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medicine.iu.edu/facts · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medicine.iu.edu/md/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medicine.iu.edu/md/admissions/class-selection · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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