University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is a public medical school in Arizona (Tucson).
What University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson says it looks for
Experiences
Research/academic development and commitments to clinical care, education or public health.
Qualities
Altruism, leadership and lifelong learning.
Mission and background
Tucson-specific guidance; Phoenix criteria not substituted.
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 | 3.88 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 512 |
| Interview invite rate | 7.2% |
| School type | Public |
| State | Arizona |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 7,342 |
| Matriculants | 118 |
| In-state share of entering class | 71.2% |
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 University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson look for in applicants?
From University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Research/academic development and commitments to clinical care, education or public health. Qualities: Altruism, leadership and lifelong learning. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson's mission focus?
Tucson-specific guidance; Phoenix criteria not substituted. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson have?
The median GPA is 3.88 and the median MCAT is 512 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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