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MD · Cincinnati, OH · public · applies through AMCAS

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Known as Cincinnati

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](513) 558-7314
515MCAT mean · 2026
3.89GPA mean
174Class size
63%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
Dec 1, 2026Secondary deadline
$35,948Tuition + fees, in state
$54,806Tuition + 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
Biochemistry
CHEM
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Biology
BIOL
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYesOrganic chemistry
Physical Chemistry
CHEM
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYesGeneral Chemistry
Physics
PHYS
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes
Psychology
BESS
Recommended—NoYesYesYesYes

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Community college coursework credit is 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

Pass/Fail Coursework – The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine uses a holistic review and has no prerequisite courses (i.e., prerequisites are typically courses for which a letter grade is required by other programs). Since we do not have any prerequisite course requirements, we have no singular recommendation or policy for applicants regarding the impact of a pass/fail or letter grade on their candidacy. It is our recommendation that each applicant speak with their major advisor (and pre-professional advisor, if applicable) to discuss the manner in which a pass/fail or letter grade would impact their candidacy. In this way, an applicant can make a fully informed decision about how to move forward based upon the entirety of her/his/their application. We are confident that an applicant’s knowledgeable advisors can assist her/him/them in holistically considering the impact of this decision on the applicant’s medical school candidacy as a whole. **General Admission Policies and Information** Cincinnati Medicine is committed to a holistic review of applicants at every stage of the admissions process. The Admissions Committee does not use a formula as a basis for any interview or admissions decision, and all applicants receive consideration. To assess the applicant's readiness for medical school, the Committee on Admissions looks carefully at the following in making their determination: A. Academic background—grades and grade trends, all MCAT scores, postbaccalaureate and/or graduate experiences, honors courses, research experiences and any independent study courses. B. Personal Growth and Development—maturity, integrity, leadership skills, empathy and interpersonal skills, involvement in activities helping others, exposure to diverse circumstances and settings, critical thinking skills, communication skills, and distance traveled (i.e., where the applicant has come from to where s/he/they are now). C. Professional Development—understanding of humanistic dimensions of medicine, exploration of medicine through physician shadowing, distance traveled, demonstrated experiences in health care and service-oriented settings, knowledge of medical school demands and pressures, research productivity, external vs. internal pressures to pursue a medical career. Decisions are communicated as soon as possible. Applicants are notified if they are accepted, placed on the Alternate List or denied acceptance within approximately two to four weeks. Accepted applicants are required to respond to their Cincinnati Medicine offer within two weeks. The University of Cincinnati abides by the AAMC Traffic Rules and students may hold multiple acceptances until the stated date per the AAMC. After that date, students may only hold one medical school acceptance. Additional information about Cincinnati Medicine, our MD program and our Admissions process can be found at http://www.med.uc.edu , http://www.med.uc.edu/medicalstudentadmissions and http://www.med.uc.edu/mdadmissions

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 residents make-up approximately 40-60 percent of the incoming class each year.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No

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

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtualAsynchronous / recorded
Format
Interviews will be conducted in a 2-part modality. Applicants will interview through Kira Talent (6 scenarios) and will receive an invitation for a 1:1 interview, as well.
Invitations sent
Interview invitations are extended beginning in August. Interviews will occur August through February.
Typical interview day
Our redesigned interview approach combines technology and personal connection to thoroughly assess candidates while respecting their time. The process features a comprehensive six-station asynchronous virtual interview (through Kira Talent), followed by a focused one-on-one virtual meeting with a faculty member. This structured yet flexible format allows candidates to showcase their skills, experiences, and potential contributions to our institution while providing our faculty the opportunity to address specific questions and evaluate mission fit.
Regional interviews
Applicants will interview virtually only.
Video interviews
Applicants will interview virtually only.

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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
July 01, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
June 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
$100
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026 December 01, 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
Number of individuals assigned to waitlist varies annually. Typical ranges of students assigned to the waitlist: 60-150.
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
Applicants on Alternate List are reviewed throughout admissions cycle & may be accepted at any time. After April 30, the Alternate List becomes a Wait List.
Deposit required
No

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

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$35,948$54,806
Health insurance$2,521$2,521
Total cost of attendance, year 1$63,213$82,071

77% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $198,518.

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

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
6,636 (17.1% in-state)
Matriculants
175 (62.9% in-state, 37.1% out-of-state; 48.6% women)
Applications per seat
38

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
6,782
Interviewed
576
Accepted
380
Matriculated
174
MCAT (mean)
515
GPA (mean)
3.89 · science 3.87
In-state
67%
First generation
14%

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: Office of Medical Student Admissions Phone Number: 5135587314 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://med.uc.edu/admissions/medical-student-admissions/howto-apply/transfer-admission-process

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

Mission statement

We work together in a spirit of collaboration, inclusion, and service: To educate and train the physicians, scientists, and health professionals of tomorrow; To advance knowledge through impactful, innovative research; To improve health and well-being through compassionate, patient-centered care.

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

Notes

2026 entering class profile: 6,782 applications (930 Ohio resident, 5,833 non-resident), 576 interviewed, 380 acceptances, 174 new matriculants (page lists 170 MD + 12 MSTP by program), Ohio residents 67%, class GPA 3.89, science (BCPM) GPA 3.87, MCAT composite 515 (not labeled mean or median; recorded as means), first-generation 14%, rural background 5%. FAQ: MCAT no more than three years old; baccalaureate preferred but not required; no coursework requirements; no cutoffs stated.

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