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MD · Salt Lake City, UT · public · applies through AMCAS

Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

Known as Utah (Eccles)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](801) 581-7498
—MCAT
—GPA
125Class size
73%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$110Secondary fee
See belowSecondary deadline
$49,502Tuition + fees, in state
$92,232Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Varies by courseCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Yes
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biology
BIOL
Required—YesYesNoYesYesTwo (2) courses with all course-required labs. One (1) course must be in cellular biology or biochemistry. Course-required labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.
Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesYesCase-by-case
AP Chemistry credit earned with a score of 4 or 5 can fulfill one (1) semester of general chemistry. AP Chemistry credit must be posted on the official transcript in order to be counted.
YesYesTwo (2) courses completing a general chemistry series with all course required labs. Courserequired labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.
Organic Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesYesCase-by-caseYesYesTwo (2) courses completing an organic chemistry series with all course-required labs. Course-required labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.
Physics
PHYS
Required—YesYesNoYesYesTwo (2) courses with all course required labs. Course-required labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Prerequisite courses must be taken for credit and a passing grade at a regionally accredited institution in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation to medical school. Courses completed through regionally accredited online institutions, two-year institutions, community colleges, and/or concurrent enrollment programs are also accepted.

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

The SFESOM employs a matrix, applicants with MCAT total scores and undergraduate GPA within the following ranges are encouraged to apply to our program: An MCAT total of 494- 497 and a GPA of 3.80 or higher An MCAT total of 498-499 and a GPA of 3.60 or higher An MCAT total of 500 and a GPA of 3.00 or higher These requirements are subject to change, please review the SOM Office of Admissions website for the most up-to-date admissions requirements: https://medicine.utah.edu/admissions/

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 https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
Canadian applicants
Case-by-case https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
International applicants
Case-by-case https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
DACA applicants
Case-by-case https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
DACA details
https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
Residency preference (school's page)
The Incoming Class of 2028 graphic shows 125 seats split as 90 Utah, 10 Idaho (Idaho residents must hold Idaho State Certification to be eligible), 3 Montana, 3 Wyoming, 9 non-residents and 10 non-residents who attended a Utah school; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or qualifying refugees/asylees or HB 118 visa holders.

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

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtualIn person
Format
In person interviews held at the Salt Lake City Medical Campus
Invitations sent
August
Typical interview day
Additional information regarding the interview day experience will be sent directly to each applicant upon being invited for an interview.
Regional interviews
No regional interviews available
Video interviews
No video interview available
School's admissions page says
In person on the Salt Lake City campus: two 30-minute one-on-one traditional interviews plus a small-group assessment, with a student Q&A and campus tour.

Tags are derived from the text above by keyword; read the text before relying on a tag.

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
Required "We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores" source
Latest MCAT considered
August 22, 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.

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

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$110
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Due 14 days from time of receipt
Who receives it
Applicants who meet the GPA, MCAT, and residency requirements.

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
Varies depending on number of applicants on the waitlist.
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
This information is provided directly to applicant upon waitlist decision.
Deposit required
No

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

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$49,502$92,232
Health insurance$2,755$2,755
Total cost of attendance, year 1$90,766$133,496

96% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $186,607.

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

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
3,085 (17.9% in-state)
Matriculants
125 (72.8% in-state, 27.2% out-of-state; 52.8% women)
Applications per seat
25

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 2024

Matriculated
125
In-state
72%
First generation
19%

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: Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Office of Admissions Phone Number: 8015817498 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://medicine.utah.edu/students/programs/md/admissions/polici es.php#transfers

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

Mission statement

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah serves all people and communities of Utah and the Mountain West by intentionally working to improve individual and community health outcomes and quality of life. This is achieved through excellence in patient care, education, and research by: -Purposefully educating physicians, scientists, and health care professionals to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care to all. -Serving rural and underserved communities by addressing social determinants of health to decrease health disparities among all people. -Engaging in scholarly research to advance knowledge, innovation, well-being, and health for all people. -Fostering a culture of respect and community by recognizing outstanding contributions by students, trainees, staff, faculty, and community partners.

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

Notes

The 'SFESOM Student Stats' page is an infographic ('Incoming Class of 2028', entered 2024) with no GPA or MCAT averages; pct_in_state (90 of 125) and pct_first_generation (24 of 125) computed from it; it also lists 19 rural, 3 military, 30 from medically underserved areas and 48 U of U pathway participants. Eligibility uses a matrix: MCAT 494-497 with undergraduate GPA 3.80+, 498-499 with 3.60+, or 500+ with 3.00+ (highest overall MCAT, subsections not considered; AMCAS undergraduate GPA only; MCAT within four years). AAMC PREview required (no minimum score) and must be completed by August of the application year.

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