MD · Columbus, OH · public · applies through AMCAS
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Known as Ohio State
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes | One semester/quarter course in anatomy recommended. |
| Anthropology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes | |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes | One semester/quarter course in biochemistry required. |
| Biology BIOL | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes | Two semesters or three quarters required. |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework for Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case We accept online labs completed during Spring and Summer 2020. | Yes | Two semesters or three quarters that consists of a general chemistry series including laboratory work incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis is required. |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Courses that emphasize written and verbal communication. Applicants are required to demonstrate spoken, auditory, reading and writing proficiency in the English language. |
| Economics BESS | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes | |
| Literature ENGL | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Other courses in humanities are also recommended, such as courses in art, music, drama, literature and languages |
| Organic Chemistry CHEM | Required | 10 | Yes | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework for Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case We accept online labs completed during Spring and Summer 2020. | Yes | Two semesters or three quarters of an organic chemistry series that includes one year of a lab experience or equivalent. |
| Physics PHYS | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework for Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case We accept online labs completed during Spring and Summer 2020. | Yes | Two semesters or three quarters with a laboratory experience is required. |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes | |
| Sociology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Case-by-case We accept Pass/Fail coursework completed during Spring 2020. | Yes | Case-by-case Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the course inperson. | Yes |
Community-college pathways
We will accept coursework from a community college. We suggest the majority of pre-requisite coursework be taken at a four-year institution, when possible.
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
**Information for 2027 Admissions Cycle** We understand the stress and uncontrollable factors associated with the past few years. All aspects of preparation for medical school were impacted by the viral pandemic, the calls of action to address racial injustices, the SCOTUS decision impacting the use of race in admissions, and ongoing legal changes and challenges at the national level. We remain committed to a holistic approach in consideration of all candidates while ensuring legal compliance. It is our aim to remain considerate of these factors while remaining true to our mission. This information may be updated periodically. Please note the following information regarding interviews, coursework, labs, letters of evaluation, MCAT, essays, and deadlines: • The format of the 2026-2027 interview season will be virtual. Optional in-person tours will be available monthly for those invited to interview. • Pass/Fail Coursework – Pass/Fail will be allowed for all coursework taken during the Spring 2020 term, including pre-requisites taken during this time frame only. • Online Coursework and Labs – Online labs will be accepted for the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 term. • Letters of Evaluation – The requirement for a letter of recommendation from the instructor of a graded science course has been changed for the Spring 2020 term. A letter of recommendation from the instructor of a science course taken pass/fail in the Spring 2020 term is acceptable. • MCAT - A valid MCAT score is required to receive a secondary at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. For the current application cycle, the MCAT testing date must be between 1/1/2023 and 9/30/2026. • Deadlines - The deadline to request a Secondary Application is 11/02/2026. The deadline to complete the Secondary Application is 12/01/26.
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 All out of state applicants considered
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- Yes DACA students considered
- DACA details
- DACA students considered
- Residency preference (school's page)
- The requirements page says about half of incoming students are in-state and half out-of-state, the committee makes an effort to admit a diversified class, and out-of-state students can apply for Ohio residency after the first year to lower tuition.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- 1 on 1 interview, blinded to academic record (MCAT and grades)
- Invitations sent
- August 2026
- Typical interview day
- The format of the 2026- 2027 interview season will be virtual. Informational sessions are in the morning and two individual interviews are held in the afternoon, one with a faculty admission committee member and one with a student, resident, or fellow admission committee member.
- Regional interviews
- no
- Video interviews
- The format of the 2026-2027 interview season will be virtual.
- School's admissions page says
- Virtual (Community Medicine track interviews are completed virtually in one day; the Three-Year Primary Care track uses a two-part virtual interview; the regular MD format is not separately described).
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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
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 30, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 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
- Yes
- Fee
- $80
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026 December 1, 2026
- Who receives it
- Applicants who are AMCAS verified and who broadly meet holistic admissions criteria.
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
- 250-300
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 55
- Procedure
- Waitlisted students are evaluated on their overall score, which combines the experiences, attributes, academic metrics, and interview performance.
- Deposit required
- Yes in state $25 · out of state $25
- Deposit due
- April 30, 2026
- Refundable / applied to tuition
- No No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $32,202 | $57,122 |
| Health insurance | $3,918 | $3,918 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $61,508 | $87,056 |
88% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $182,316.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 8,685 (13.7% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 211 (57.8% in-state, 42.2% out-of-state; 53.6% women)
- Applications per seat
- 41
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 2026
- Applicants
- 10,116
- Interviewed
- 675
- Accepted
- 406
- Matriculated
- 214
- MCAT (mean)
- 513
- GPA (mean)
- 3.86 · science 3.81
- In-state
- 56%
- Women
- 54%
- First generation
- 17%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
case-by-case Contact Name: Megan Celik, Director of Admissions Phone Number: 6142927137 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://medicine.osu.edu/education/md/admissions/before-youapply
Mission statement
The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks to recruit self-directed learners who are driven to become empathetic physicians providing evidence-based, compassionate medical care. The Admissions Committee will assemble a class that displays diversity in background and thought, strong intellect, and the potential to improve people's lives through innovation in research, education, patient care and community service.
Notes
2026 Entering Class Profile: 54,884 national AMCAS applicants, 10,116 Ohio State applications (1,265 Ohio residents, 8,851 non-residents), 675 interviewed, 406 accepted, 214 new entrants; 'Class GPA' 3.86 and science GPA 3.81 and MCAT composite 513 are not labeled mean or median; 56% Ohio residents, 54% women, 17% first-generation. 2025 entering class: 8,731 applications, 393 accepted, 211 entrants, GPA 3.83, science GPA 3.79, MCAT 514. No numeric minimums; MCAT within three years of application; prerequisites C- or higher.
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- 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.osu.edu/education/md/admissions/before-you-apply/entering-class-profile · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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