Foster School of Medicine Admissions
Welcome to the Foster School of Medicine (FSOM) Admissions webpage. We are committed to providing a medical education rooted in modern scientific principles, strong ethical values, and community service. Explore this page to learn about our admissions process, requirements, and support services for prospective students.
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Admissions is to promote the Foster School of Medicine as a preferred choice, recruit competitive and diverse applicants, and serve as a holistic admissions portal — consonant with the school’s mission — for students seeking an outstanding medical education.
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Use the admissions information below to learn about application requirements, deadlines, costs, policies, and available pathways. These resources can help you understand what to prepare, how the admissions process works, and where to find support before applying.
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Why Choose the Foster School of Medicine?
2026 Admission Statistics
The 2026 entering class was selected from 5,213 applicants. Of those applicants, 695 were interviewed for 138 available spots. Twenty percent of interviewees enrolled, and 39% of matriculants were reapplicants.
Academic Profile
Matriculants had an average MCAT score of 509, with scores ranging from 500 to 522. The average GPA was 3.86, with GPAs ranging from 3.0 to 4.0.
Matriculant Demographics
- African American: 2.9%
- Asian: 31.8%
- Hispanic: 31.2%
- Multiple: 1.4%
- Unreported: 5%
- White/Caucasian: 25.4%
Matriculants were 54.3% male and 45.7% female. Ages ranged from 19 to 40.
Experience
Matriculants averaged 541 community service hours, 1,080 research hours, and 1,895 clinical hours.
Pre-Med Advising
The Office of Admissions offers pre-med advising appointments for prospective applicants.
To request a pre-med advising appointment, email: