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University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine

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APPLICATION FEE
$80
Tuition In State
$42,955
Tuition Out of State
$74,739
Average GPA
3.84
AVERAGE MCAT
512
OOS MATRICULANTS
31.0%

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
161
Founding Year
1807
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $356,509
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UM-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: Near national average cost of living

Baltimore, MD is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $3,120 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

With top-tier walkability and great biking infrastructure, the neighborhood around UM-SOM offers true versatility. Whether on foot or on wheels, students have a range of options to navigate their surroundings comfortably.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UM-SOM

1. Other
How would you describe your cultural background?
2. Motivation and Fit
Describe the reason why you are specifically interested in attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
3. Personal Experiences and Challenges
If you’ve experienced academic challenges in college or grad/professional school, please describe and explain them.
4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
Briefly describe your most meaningful exposure to clinical medicine.
5. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service.
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About the School

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond. The School is committed to the education and training of MD, MD/PhD, graduate, physical therapy & rehabilitation science, and medical research technology students. We will recruit and develop faculty to serve as exemplary role models for our students.

Curriculum

Broadly stated, the educational objectives of the School of Medicine are: to educate students intensively and broadly in the clinical and scientific aspects of medicine, to prepare students to engage in a lifetime of learning in order that they may successfully adapt to a changing world, to achieve a high level of professional competence and social awareness, to provide opportunities for students at every level of training to pursue areas of special interest for intellectual stimulation and/or career advancement, and to encourage the development of highly competent primary care physicians, clinical specialists and scholars in basic and clinical research, teaching, and academic administration.

Facilities

All faculty members actively participate in the education of medical students and residents on a campus that is home to world class clinical care and research facilities, including: The University of Maryland Medical Center, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the Institute of Human Virology, the University of Maryland Center for Vaccine Development and the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Clinical affiliations throughout the state give students unusual flexibility in clinical experiences and numerous opportunities for community service.

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026