Worcester, MA
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $42,284
Tuition (Out of State): $72,710
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 156
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1970
Accreditation Year: 1971
Website: https://www.umassmed.edu/som/
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 512
Average GPA: 3.87
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
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- 1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – [Multiple prompts regarding professionalism, application explanation, COVID-19 impact, and supplemental information]
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About the School
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) was founded by proclamation of the governor and an act of the legislature to meet the health care needs of the residents of the commonwealth. Its basic mission is to serve the people of the commonwealth through national distinction in health sciences education, research, public service and clinical care.
Curriculum
The curriculum itself is the result of ongoing evaluation, review and renewal, with more than 20 curriculum committees, faculty groups and student-centered focus groups involved in its initial development. While traditional medical education models consist primarily of departmentally managed courses and clerkships, stressing retention of facts and specific knowledge, the school`s process for curriculum reform and ongoing renewal has established an integrated model of curriculum design, with comprehensive integration and coordination across a four-year plan of study. The school`s curricular programs provide a wide variety of educational opportunities and learning modalities, including lectures, small group sessions, computer-aided instruction, study abroad, service learning, community-based education, volunteer and community service, independent study and research opportunities. This diverse learning environment pro-vides our students with the evolving needs of medical education, advances in the medical sciences, and the health care challenges facing diverse communities and populations.
Facilities
The Worcester campus is one of five University of Massachusetts campuses, and one of 28 free-standing, university-based academic health sciences campuses in the U.S. Its main components are the School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Graduate School of Nursing. Its clinical partner is UMass Memorial Health Care.\n
Last Updated: Oct 08, 2025
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UMMS:
Cost of Attendance: $348,910
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at UMMS, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $348,910. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 1% Nationally
The cost of living at UMMS is among the top 1% of all similar schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
The neighborhood around UMMS is relatively quiet and spread out, with limited walking or biking options. Most errands and outings will require a car, making this setting better suited for students with access to personal transportation.
School Address: 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 1655
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