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University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

Takes out-of-stateTakes internationalMCAT requiredMMI + Traditional interview
Admissions websiteVerified Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

3.82

Average MCAT

511

Class size

300

Applicants

11,273

Interviewed

—

Admitted

302

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

Illinois residents

61% of seats
2025-261,770 applied185 admitted

Out-of-state applicants

39% of seats
2025-269,503 applied117 admitted

Canadian citizens

International applicants

Requirements

Degree

Baccalaureate degree before matriculation.

Prerequisites

  • Baccalaureate degree before matriculation
  • Two courses general biology with lab
  • Two courses general chemistry with lab
  • Two courses organic chemistry with lab (second semester waivable if not a biochemistry prerequisite at your school)
  • One course biochemistry (at a four-year degree-granting institution)
  • Two courses general physics with lab
  • One advanced-level (junior/senior) biology course (at a four-year institution)
  • Three behavioral/social science courses (e.g. psychology, ethics, economics, gender studies, sociology)
  • Grade C or better; pass/satisfactory and AP accepted; community college accepted except advanced biology and biochemistry; online case-by-case
  • Letters: minimum 3 (or one committee letter), maximum 10

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT requiredNo more than three years prior to enrollment; for the 2026-2027 cycle, tests taken August 2024 through the final 2026 test date accepted.No more than three years prior to enrollment (FAQ: no more than 3 years prior to August of the matriculation year); for the 2026-2027 cycle, tests taken August 2024 through the final 2026 test date accepted. No minimum score stated. FAQ: latest MCAT is 'The last MCAT administration for the year.'

Casper

Not published by the school

How selection works

AMCAS primary application, then a school secondary; invited applicants complete MMI stations plus a one-on-one faculty interview (virtual).

Interview

Format

MMI + Traditional

Delivery

Virtual

When

September-February

Practise for University of Illinois Chicago's MMI

Timed stations, follow-ups and instant feedback.

Start practisingMMI guide

Dates, deadlines & fees

  1. May 27, 2027

    AMCAS applications may be submitted · May 27 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  2. Aug 1, 2026

    Early Decision primary deadline · August 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  3. Aug 29, 2026

    Early Decision secondary deadline · August 29 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  4. Nov 1, 2026

    AMCAS primary deadline ('must be submitted by Nov. 1 of the year preceding enrollment') · November 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  5. Dec 1, 2026

    secondary deadline · December 1 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

  6. October - March

    admissions offers sent

  7. Jun 30, 2027

    Commit to Enroll deadline · June 30 (year inferred from the 2026–27 cycle)

Secondary application fee; AMCAS FAP recipients exempt. Secondaries sent to selected applicants only.

USD 70

Tuition (2026-27)

Domestic: USD 49,500 · International: USD 98,814

Special programs & mission

MD/PhD

MD/MPH

MD/MBA

MD/MS in Clinical and Translational Science (CTS)

MD/MS in Bioengineering

Scholarly Concentration Programs: Urban Medicine (UMED), Rural Medicine (RMED), Rural Student Physician Program (RSPP), Global Medicine (GMED), Innovation Medicine (IMED), Clinician Executive Medicine (CEMED), Equity Innovation Medicine (EquIMED)

Early Decision Program

Our mission is to advance health for everyone through outstanding education, research, clinical care, and social responsibility.

Sources

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