University of Illinois College of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
University of Illinois College of Medicine is a public medical school in Illinois (Chicago).
What University of Illinois College of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Holistic screening.
The school publishes little detail about what it looks for, so this is broad. Its own pages are the best guide. 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 | 512 |
| Interview invite rate | 5.7% |
| School type | Public |
| State | Illinois |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 11,273 |
| Matriculants | 302 |
| In-state share of entering class | 61.3% |
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 Illinois College of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does University of Illinois College of Medicine look for in applicants?
From University of Illinois College of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Holistic screening. The school publishes little detail about what it looks for, so this is broad. Its own pages are the best guide.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to University of Illinois College of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.85 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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