Central Michigan University College of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Central Michigan University College of Medicine is a public medical school in Michigan (Mount Pleasant).
What Central Michigan University College of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Volunteer/service, leadership/community involvement, research/publications/awards.
Qualities
Compassion, empathy, integrity and ethical behavior.
Mission and background
Mission alignment explicitly included.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.85 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 509 |
| Interview invite rate | 5.7% |
| School type | Public |
| State | Michigan |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 8,513 |
| Matriculants | 104 |
| In-state share of entering class | 82.7% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with Central Michigan University College of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Central Michigan University College of Medicine look for in applicants?
From Central Michigan University College of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Volunteer/service, leadership/community involvement, research/publications/awards. Qualities: Compassion, empathy, integrity and ethical behavior. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Central Michigan University College of Medicine's mission focus?
Mission alignment explicitly included. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Central Michigan University College of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.85 and the median MCAT is 509 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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