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California University of Science and Medicine

Colton, California 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

Takes out-of-stateMCAT requiredCasperVideo interview
Admissions websiteVerified Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

—

Average MCAT

510

Class size

130

Applicants

4,630

Interviewed

—

Admitted

130

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

California residents

98% of seats
2025-263,644 applied127 admitted

Out-of-state applicants

2% of seats
2025-26986 applied3 admitted

Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution (or equivalent non-US with credential evaluation)

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution (or equivalent non-US with credential evaluation)
  • No specific course requirements; recommends depth in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, behavioral and social sciences, communication, and laboratory or field experiments
  • Preferred GPA 3.0+ overall and 3.0+ BCPM
  • Three letters of recommendation via AMCAS (or a committee letter)

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT requiredRequired. Minimum composite 502. For entering cycle of 2027, MCAT must be taken between January 2024 and September 2026 (within three years of matriculation). Highest score used.FAQ page (https://www.cusm.edu/academics/md/application-process/faqs.php) still says "An MCAT 2016 score of 504 or above is preferred" and that the committee uses the highest score; requirements page (502 minimum) treated as current. Preferred GPA 3.0 overall and 3.0 BCPM.

Casper

Required

How selection works

No state-residency requirement stated; eligibility is US citizen, permanent resident or DACA. One tuition rate for all students. Mission emphasizes the Inland Empire and California.

Interview

Format

Video

Delivery

Virtual

When

Not published

Dates, deadlines & fees

  1. May 28, 2026

    AMCAS submission period begins

  2. Dec 1, 2026

    AMCAS primary deadline

  3. Dec 30, 2026

    secondary deadline

  4. Sep 20, 2026

    interview invitations · September 2026 - April 2027

  5. Jun 21, 2027

    Commit to Enroll deadline

  6. Jul 12, 2027

    Year 1 orientation

Secondary application fee (Non-refundable; waived for AMCAS Fee Assistance Program.)

USD 100

Tuition (2026-27)

Domestic: USD 76,600

Special programs & mission

MD Scholars Program (tracks incl. Basic Science, Healthcare Research and Innovation, Global Health Equity, Public Health, Academic Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Rural Medicine, Health Equity, CITRUS ultrasound, Lifestyle Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Service-Learning, Clinical Documentation, Biostatistics & Data Analysis, Addiction Medicine)

Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) pathway

To advance the art and science of medicine through innovative medical education, research, and compassionate healthcare delivery in an inclusive environment that advocates critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and professionalism.

Sources

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Where official sources disagree

  • requirements.mcat: Requirements page states a minimum composite of 502; the FAQ page still says an MCAT of 504 or above is preferred.