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University of Connecticut School of Medicine

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

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APPLICATION FEE
$85
Tuition In State
$49,833
Tuition Out of State
$78,018
Average GPA
3.8
AVERAGE MCAT
513
OOS MATRICULANTS
31.6%

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
90
Founding Year
1961
Accreditation Year
1968
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $389,485
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UCONN-SOM 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: Above national average cost of living

Farmington, CT is about 1.06x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,180 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.

Environment: Urban

The neighborhood around UCONN-SOM 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.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UCONN-SOM

1. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
Highlight your experiences in the healthcare field. What insights have you gained about potential problems you will face as a physician?
2. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
How will the University of Connecticut School of Medicine best serve your needs of becoming a physician or physician scientist?
3. Community, Diversity, and Equity
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine realizes that each applicant brings a unique perspective. How will your own life experiences and unique identity enhance our classroom and community?
4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
Highlight your experiences in the healthcare field. What insights have you gained about the potential challenges you may face as a physician?
5. Motivation and Fit
How will the University of Connecticut School of Medicine best support your goals of becoming a physician or physician-scientist?
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About the School

The University of Connecticut School of Medicine was established in 1961 and is part of the University of Connecticut system of higher learning. Situated in suburban Farmington on the160 acre campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center, the School of Medicine, the School of Dental Medicine, and the Graduate School in the Biomedical Sciences, represent the scholastic side of the academic medical center that includes, the John Dempsey Hospital, UConn Medical Group, UConn Health Partners and University Dentists.

Curriculum

One of the school's main beliefs is that physicians are scientists, and the educational structure is designed to reflect that principle. The curriculum emphasizes problem-based learning, chronic care, ambulatory experiences, disease prevention, and rehabilitation, among other medical aspects of human health, and always within the context of scientifically-based knowledge and conclusion.

Facilities

The oldest and largest hospital in the Hartford area, Hartford Hospital, an 850-bed, acute care, regional medical center, provides care in all medical specialties. It is a major teaching site with outstanding ratings from third- and fourth-year students who rotate through clinical clerkships in all major disciplines. A rich array of clinical electives are available as well. The flagship for Connecticut Health Systems, Hartford Hospital is a major regional trauma center and site of Life Star, an air ambulance service. The hospital serves as the major heart and liver transplant center. The Institute of Living provides comprehensive care and treatment for psychiatric and chemically-dependent patients.

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026