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University of Kansas School of Medicine

University of Kansas School of Medicine

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APPLICATION FEE
$50
Tuition In State
$42,413
Tuition Out of State
$73,085
Average GPA
3.66
AVERAGE MCAT
511
OOS MATRICULANTS
18.5%

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
210
Founding Year
1905
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $336,971
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for KUSOM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

Kansas City, KS is about 0.93x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,790 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

The location of KUSOM supports a lifestyle where walking is convenient and practical, though biking may be less reliable. Students can enjoy easy access to local amenities on foot, making day-to-day living straightforward and efficient.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for KUSOM

1. Geographic Connection and Commitment
If the area you spent most of your life before college differs from where you currently consider your permanent address, please explain
2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Where do you see yourself in your medical career fifteen to twenty years from now?
3. Personal Attributes and Characteristics
Learning from others is enhanced in educational settings that include individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Please describe your personal characteristics or experiences that...
4. Other
Describe a patient interaction with the healthcare system. This could be a direct patient observation (in person or virtual) during a shadowing/clinical experience or a personal experience within the...
5. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Describe a fulfilling or challenging community service experience and how you grew personally from the experience.
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About the School

Founded in 1905, the KU School of Medicine is proud of its rich legacy as Kansas` only medical school and its international reputation as a leader in biomedical research. Every day, KU medical students learn basic and clinical sciences from those on the cutting edge of discovery.

Curriculum

The University of Kansas School of Medicine provides an innovative curriculum that combines intensive instruction in the basic sciences with hands-on patient-based clinical training. Students have opportunities to use a variety of teaching tools, including small-group discussions, case-based learning, electronic procedure simulators, labs and actors portraying patients, to perfect their skills. On-campus board examination preparation programs also are provided. The more than 500 full-time faculty instructors are among the best clinicians and scientists in the their fields.

Facilities

The hospital, now a quasi public authority known as The University of Kansas Hospital, is part of a large campus known as the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) that is comprised of the School of Medicine, School of Allied Health, School of Nursing, Graduate Studies, Kansas University Research Institute, and several other research and clinical centers.

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026