Medical schools in Mississippi at a glance
All two medical schools in Mississippi are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1854 | 504 | 3.86 | $38,812 | $38,812 | 165 | 2 | N/A |
| William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine | DO | AACOMAS | 2010 | 502 | 3.4 | $48,000 | $48,000 | 174 | 1 | N/A |
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What medical schools in Mississippi look for
Median MCAT across Mississippi runs from 502 at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine to 504 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.40 and 3.86 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
For residents, tuition starts at $38,812 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine and reaches $48,000 at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
They do not all use the same application. It is AMCAS for one, AACOMAS for one. Applying across services means duplicating work, so check which one each school on your list takes before you start.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The two schools here we hold prompts for ask 3 essays between them, from 1 up to 2 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
One of the two awards a DO alongside the MD programs. Both lead to licensure and residency, and DO programs generally admit at lower median scores, which is why they belong on most lists. The medical schools that admit at the lowest medians covers that ground nationally.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. University of Mississippi School of Medicine asks for 2, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. One of them interview by MMI, which rewards different preparation from a conversational panel. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
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University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2/10
Founded in 1854, the University of Mississippi School of Medicine is a public school in Jackson, Mississippi. The school focuses on hands-on learning, innovative research, and improving healthcare in the community, preparing students to make a real impact in medicine.
Median GPA
3.86
Median MCAT
506
Location
Jackson
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$38,812
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,812
Class Size
165
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
421
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
N/A
Interview Format
Multiple Mini Interviews(mmi)
Address
2500 N State Street, 39216
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 0/10
Founded in 2010, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) is a private school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With a focus on hands-on learning and serving underserved communities, WCUCOM trains future doctors to make a real difference in healthcare.
Median GPA
3.4
Median MCAT
500
Location
Hattiesburg
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$48,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,000
Class Size
174
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 4
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 2
Total Applicants
Unknown
Secondaries Required
1
Interview Rate
N/A
Interview Format
Traditional
Address
498 Tuscan Avenue, 39401
Common questions about medical schools in Mississippi
How many medical schools are in Mississippi?
Two medical schools. One awards an MD and one awards a DO. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Mississippi?
Median MCAT runs from 502 to 504, so a score at or above 504 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Mississippi?
Medians land between 3.40 and 3.86. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
How much does medical school cost in Mississippi?
In-state tuition runs from $38,812 a year at University of Mississippi School of Medicine to $48,000 at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Mississippi medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 502. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Mississippi?
Schools here report roughly 421 applications against about 339 seats, which works out near one place for every 1 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Mississippi medical schools use?
Amcas for one, aacomas for one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do Mississippi medical schools ask for?
Across the two we hold prompts for, 3 in total, ranging from 1 to 2 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Secondaries arrive within days of a verified application and the turnaround runs to about two weeks, so prewriting is the difference between a considered essay and a rushed one. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle.
Are there DO schools in Mississippi?
Yes. William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine awards a DO rather than an MD. Osteopathic programs lead to the same licensure and compete for the same residencies, and they generally admit at lower median MCAT and GPA, so leaving them off a list narrows your options for no good reason. The table above shows their numbers beside the MD programs.
Can you get into a medical school in Mississippi with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.40 and 3.86, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Mississippi?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the South with a medical school, on the same figures: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the Midwest, the West, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Mississippi are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Mississippi? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.