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Medical Schools in Florida

Medical Schools In Florida: Rankings & Information (2023-2024)

With a total of ten medical schools in Florida, most of which give preference to in state applicants, Florida is a great state for medical school hopefuls. One of the most notable osteopathic programs in the country, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, has a campus in Bradenton, Florida. Additionally, the University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida are ranked in the top sixty for research by US News and World Report. According to the 2020 Physician Workforce Annual Report, nearly 60% of clinicians in Florida are over the age of 50. This means that the state will be in desperate need of tomorrow’s doctors so most of the medical schools hope to train students who will ultimately practice in Florida. Can you see yourself pursuing your medical education in the sunshine state?

Let’s take a look at all the medical schools in Florida:

How Competitive are you for Medical School Admissions in Florida?

How Competitive are you for Medical School Admissions in Florida?

To determine your competitiveness for a Florida medical school you must review the average MCATs and GPAs for accepted students as well as the medical school acceptance rates. For out of state students, it is important to pay attention to how many out of state students are interviewed and what percentage are in the entering class each year.

Also, remember that writing an effective medical school personal statement, and AMCAS application entries (for allopathic schools), along with strong letters of recommendation, will greatly impact your chances of earning a medical school interview.

So, how difficult is it to get accepted into a Florida medical school? Let’s review the data. Below are the average MCAT scores and GPAs, interview rates for in state and out of state applicants, acceptance rates, percent of entering class that is in state, and tuition for all medical schools in Florida.

Admissions Statistics for Allopathic Medical Schools in Florida

Admissions Statistics for Allopathic Medical Schools in Florida

The data below will help you assess your competitiveness for allopathic and osteopathic medical schools in Florida. As you will see, the state of Florida, as a whole, is much “friendlier” for in state applicants and offers a wealth of options. While still very competitive, we consider Florida a good state to be from if you want to study medicine.

In our work with applicants we find that Florida residents who choose to do their undergraduate work out of state and then want to return to Florida for medical school often yield great outcomes.

Admissions Statistics for Allopathic Medical Schools in Florida

University of Florida (Gainesville)

GPA 3.88
MCAT 516
Interview Rate(s) 13% in-state | 3.5 % out-state
Acceptance Rate 5 %
Percent of Entering Class In State 100%
Tuition + Fees $36,657 in-state, $48,913 out-state

 

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Miami)

GPA 3.81
MCAT 514
Interview Rate(s) 12.4% in-state | 5.2% out-state
Acceptance Rate 4.1 %
Percent of Entering Class In State 49%
Tuition + Fees $50,621 (all)

 

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (Tampa)

GPA 3.89
MCAT 518
Interview Rate(s) 20% in-state | 7.3% out-state
Acceptance Rate 7.4%
Percent of Entering Class In State 63%
Tuition + Fees $33,726 in-state, $54,916 out-state

 

University of Central Florida (Orlando)

GPA 3.9
MCAT 515
Interview Rate(s) 11% in-state | 8.2% out-state
Acceptance Rate 6.5%
Percent of Entering Class In State 66%
Tuition + Fees $29,680 in-state, $56,554 out-state

 

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton)

GPA 3.8
MCAT 513
Interview Rate(s) 10% in-state | 6.4% out-state
Acceptance Rate 5.6%
Percent of Entering Class In State 66%
Tuition + Fees $31,830 in-state, $67,972 out-state

 

Florida State University (Tallahassee)

GPA 3.76
MCAT 508
Interview Rate(s) 9.4% in-state | 0% out-state
Acceptance Rate 2%
Percent of Entering Class In State 100%
Tuition + Fees $28,987 in-state, $68,619 out-state

 

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (Miami)

GPA 3.81
MCAT 511
Interview Rate(s) 14.5% in state | 6.4% out of state
Acceptance Rate 6.5%
Percent of Entering Class In State 81%
Tuition + Fees $38,016 in-state, $69,516 out-state

 

Nova Southeastern Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic School of Medicine (Fort Lauderdale)

GPA 3.81
MCAT 512
Interview Rate(s) 8.2% in-state |4.8% out-state
Acceptance Rate 2.7%
Percent of Entering Class In State 45%
Tuition + Fees $59,936 in-state, $66,790 out-state

Admissions Statistics for Osteopathic Medical Schools in Florida

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine- Bradenton Campus

GPA 3.5
MCAT 503
Interview Rate(s) NA, NA
Acceptance Rate NA
Percent of Entering Class In State 7.2%
Tuition $32,530 in-state, $34,875 out-state

 

Nova Southeastern University University Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine – Patel (Fort Lauderdale)

GPA 3.62
MCAT 502
Interview Rate(s) 32.5% in-state | 14.3% out-state
Acceptance Rate 17.2%
Percent of Entering Class In State 74%
Tuition $54,580 for all

Best Medical Schools In Florida

Florida Medical School Acceptance: Increase your chances

Florida Medical School Acceptance: Increase your chances

So, what can you do to increase your chances of getting accepted into a Florida medical school?

It is important to note that most of the Florida medical schools accept a majority of in-state students. Therefore, Florida is a great state to be from if you hope to be a physician! That being said, if Florida is your dream state for medical school, the University of Miami (Miller) and the University of South Florida both accept a large percentage of out-of-state students. When evaluating how competitive you are, be honest with yourself. Are your MCAT and GPA close to the metrics for accepted students? If not, consider retaking your MCAT or enhancing your GPA. Several Florida medical schools have MCAT averages above the 90th percentile, so consider this when generating a list of schools you want to apply to. Whether you opt for an MD or DO school, it is important to remember that about 9% of current physicians hold an osteopathic degree according to Health Affairs. Both degrees offer you the opportunity to practice medicine, advance your field, and care for patients, and Florida boasts fantastic MD and DO options.

School NameAverage MCATAverage GPAAverage BCPM GPAAcceptance Rate
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine5013.43.310%
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicineof Midwestern University5083.543.48NA
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine4983.46NA25%
A.T. Still University of Health SciencesKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine5033.613.53NA
A.T. Still University of Health SciencesSchool of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona5043.483.37NA
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicineat New Mexico State UniversityNANANANA
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic MedicineNEW SCHOOLNEW SCHOOLNEW SCHOOLNEW SCHOOL
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine5033.53.58NA
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicineof Midwestern University5033.673.61NA
Des Moines UniversityCollege of Osteopathic Medicine5063.63NA16%
Georgia Campus: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine503NANA12%
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine5033.453.4NA
Kansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesCollege of Osteopathic MedicineNANANANA
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine5023.56NA8%
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineBradenton CampusNANANANA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic MedicineNANANANA
Lincoln Memorial UniversityDeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine4993.5NA9%
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine5043.6NA16%
Michigan State UniversityCollege of Osteopathic MedicineNANANANA
New York Institute of TechnologyCollege of Osteopathic Medicine5043.6NANA
Nova Southeastern University5043.58NA9%
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine502.433.643.58NA
Oklahoma State University Center for Health SciencesCollege of Osteopathic MedicineMinimum MCAT = 492NANANA
Pacific Northwest University of Health SciencesCollege of Osteopathic Medicine5023.433.356%
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine504NANA9%
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Colorado5053.63.53%
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Colorado5063.6NANA
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine5033.64NA7%
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York5033.4NA10%
Touro University - CaliforniaTouro University College of Osteopathic Medicine5083.513.458%
Touro University - NevadaTouro University Nevada College of Osteopathic MedicineNANANANA
University of the Incarnate WordSchool of Osteopathic Medicine5013.523.44NA
University of New EnglandCollege of Osteopathic Medicine5043.57NA10%
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort WorthTexas College of Osteopathic Medicine5053.63NA12%
University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine4993.54NA8%
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia4993.6NA12%
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn4993.6NA12%
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas4993.6NA12%
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine4983.5NA8%
Western University of Health SciencesCollege of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific5063.63NA7%
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine5003.4NANA
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