MD · Kansas City, KS · public · applies through AMCAS
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Known as KU
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy BIOL | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 semester of Anatomy & Physiology recommended |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Minimum one semester of biochemistry highly recommended. |
| Biology BIOL | Required | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 semesters of biological sciences at the level of a biology major. |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 semesters of inorganic (general) chemistry with labs. 2 semesters of organic chemistry (with at least 1 lab). |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Required | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 semesters of English composition or writingintensive courses (sufficient credit for bachelor's degree) |
| Immunology BIOL | Recommended | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 semester recommended |
| Physics PHYS | Required | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 semesters of physics with lab (algebra or calculus based). |
Community-college pathways
All coursework from from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) will be considered, community college coursework is accepted. Courses taken to meet the biology and chemistry prerequisites must be courses required of science majors.
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 University of Kansas is a state-supported institution that gives primary consideration to Kansas residents and applicants with strong ties to the state of Kansas. While we will only accept candidates who are academically qualified to meet the intellectual rigors of a medical career, our focus on out-of-state applicants is to select those who will contribute to the depth and breadth of backgrounds and life experiences of the entering class. We carefully consider those personal characteristics deemed necessary to develop into a highly competent and compassionate physician. We seek applicants who have a sound awareness of issues in medicine and who have demonstrated their commitment to serve others. Please review the University of Kansas School of Medicine website for updated admission policies and information.
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 The University of Kansas is a state-supported institution that gives primary consideration to Kansas residents and those with strong ties to Kansas.
- Canadian applicants
- No Applicants are only considered who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States, or have an approved status due to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
- International applicants
- No Applicants are only considered who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States, or have an approved status due to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
- DACA applicants
- Yes An applicant who is not a citizen must submit a photocopy of his or her permanent resident visa card or DACA approvals.
- DACA details
- An applicant who is not a citizen must submit a photocopy of his or her permanent resident visa card or DACA approvals.
- Residency preference (school's page)
- Primary consideration is given to Kansas residents and applicants with strong ties to Kansas; out-of-state applicants are selected for diversity of background and experience.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Two individual 30-minute interviews, one open-file with a committee member. All interviews will take place virtually.
- Invitations sent
- September 1
- Typical interview day
- All 2025-26 KU SOM interview days will take place virtually. Interviewees will receive access to a private site with interview day information: the admissions process and timelines, financial aid information, presentations from our Office of Student Engagement, and education deans. Additionally, interviewees will be invited to attend virtual Q&A sessions with current medical students. On-campus Second Look Days will be offered for all three campuses, and final dates will be sent to applicants who are interviewed.
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interviews
- Video interviews are available.
- School's admissions page says
- Two 30-minute interviews conducted by one or two members of the interviewer panel
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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
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2024
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
- $75
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 2026 11/15/2026
- Who receives it
- Applicants selected for further consideration.
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
- Minimum of 50 positions
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 83
- Procedure
- One waitlist, with applicants notified of numerical position on list. Applicants are offered admission when there is a seat available.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $43,314 | $73,806 |
| Health insurance | $0 | $0 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $77,850 | $108,342 |
96% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $185,036.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 4,978 (8.6% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 211 (81.5% in-state, 18.5% out-of-state; 59.2% women)
- Applications per seat
- 24
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
- Applicants
- 4,700
- Interviewed
- 473
- Matriculated
- 211
- In-state
- 85%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
To improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research and health care.
Notes
2024 entering class (selection-process page): 'over 4,700' applications (recorded as 4700), 473 interviewed (296 Kansas residents, 73 non-residents with a Kansas tie, 104 without), 211 matriculated (180 / 19 / 12; pct_in_state computed), 61 reapplicants. Automatic interview for Kansas residents and Kansas-tie applicants with MCAT 502+ and BCPM GPA 3.4+ (Regular Decision); applications with MCAT 496 or below are not reviewed. The $50 application fee applies to non-Kansas residents only. No matriculant GPA/MCAT averages on current pages (an older 2016-2021 cumulative statistics PDF exists).
Sources for this page
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 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://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/degree-programs/m.d.-program/admission-and-aid/eligibility-and-application-requirements.html · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/degree-programs/m.d.-program/admission-and-aid/selection-process.html · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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