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MD · Augusta, GA · public · applies through AMCAS

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Known as MCG (Augusta)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profilemcgadmissions@augusta.edu(706) 721-3186
512MCAT mean · 2025
3.80GPA mean
304Class size
99%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
—Secondary fee
—Secondary deadline
$32,205Tuition + fees, in state
$64,511Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Varies by courseCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Yes
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biology
BIOL
Required—YesYesNoYesYesOne academic year of General Biology or Zoology in college. If a student places out of general biology using AP credit and chooses to use the AP credit and not take a general biology course in college, the student must substitute one academic year of advanced Biology courses with lab. Students must complete the laboratory requirement in college. Online coursework from a regionally accredited institution is acceptable. It must appear on the official transcript. Letter grades are preferred but pass/fail is acceptable if the coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution.
Chemistry
CHEM
Required—NoYesNoYesYesOne academic year of Chemistry during college. Of the year, one semester must be Organic Chemistry and one semester must be Biochemistry. AP credit may NOT be used to place out of this requirement. Online coursework is acceptable from a regionally accredited institution. It must appear on the official transcript. Letter grades are preferred but pass/fail is acceptable if the coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution.
Literature
ENGL
Required—NoYesYesYesYesOne academic year of English. English, Englishbased Composition, Writing, Literature, or Communication are acceptable. Humanities courses may be used to meet one semester of this requirement. AP credit may be used to place out of this requirement. Online coursework is acceptable from a regionally accredited institution. It must appear on the official transcript. Letter grades are preferred but pass/fail is acceptable if the coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution.
Physics
PHYS
Required—YesYesYesYesYesOne academic year of Physics with 2 semesters of lab. AP credit may be used to place out of this requirement. Online coursework is acceptable from a regionally accredited institution. It must appear on the official transcript. Letter grades are preferred but pass/fail is acceptable if the coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution.
Statistics
MATH
Required—NoYesYesYesYesOne semester of Probability, Statistics, Biostatistics, or equivalent. Statistics, Probability or Biostatistics courses that have a STAT or MATH course number will automatically meet this requirement. Other courses that have a different prefix must be approved as equivalent by the undergraduate institution where the course was taken through the Pre-Med or PreHealth advisor. If such an advisor is not available, the approval may be granted by any Math or Science chair at the institution. AP credit may be used to place out of this requirement. Online coursework is acceptable from a regionally accredited institution. It must appear on the official transcript. Letter grades are preferred but pass/fail is acceptable if the coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Please review all pre-requisite coursework information on the MCG website: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/admissions/application-procedures.php.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

MCAT The MCAT exam is required for admission. The MCAT must not be more than three years old from the date of matriculation, meaning it must not have been taken earlier than January 2024. The last accepted date is September 12, 2026. Updated MCAT deadlines are published on the MCG Admissions webpage: http://www.augusta.edu/mcg/admissions. 2026-2027 MCG Acceptance & Withdrawal Procedures 1. From February 19, 2027– April 29, 2027, accepted applicants may select the “Plan to Enroll” option in AMCAS via the Choose Your Medical School Tool. Accepted applicants should also submit their signed MCG acceptance agreement within the stated deadlines. 2. From April 15, 2027 – April 29, 2027, accepted applicants with multiple admission offers should narrow their choices to three medical schools, with no limit on the number of alternate list offers they may hold. 3. From April 30, 2027 – June 28, 2027, accepted applicants may select the “Commit to Enroll” option in AMCAS via the Choose Your Medical School Tool. This signals that an applicant is committing to MCG and withdrawing applications 5rom other medical schools. Selecting “Commit to Enroll” does not automatically withdraw acceptances from other medical schools. 4. Beginning April 30, 2027, if MCG receives notification from AMCAS that an applicant has committed to enroll at another institution, we will withdraw that applicant from the 2027 matriculating class. 5. Before June 1, 2027 students accepted from the alternate list will have five business days to affirm their acceptance to MCG and withdraw their acceptance from other medical schools. 6. Students accepted from the alternate list after June 1, 2027 must affirm their acceptance within 48 hours. 7. All accepted students are required to "Commit to Enroll" by June 28, 2027. Those participating in the pre-matriculation program must commit by May 15, 2027. If not, MCG may withdraw you from the 2027 matriculating class.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes Out-of-State students represent approximately 5% (maximum) of the incoming class.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
Admissions considerations include 'Demonstrate Commitment to Practice Medicine in the State of Georgia'; Early Decision is limited to Georgia residents; the Class of 2029 fact sheet lists only 4 non-Georgia residents among 304 matriculants (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only).

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

MMIVirtual
Format
Multiple Mini-Interviews
Invitations sent
Beginning in August of each application cycle.
Typical interview day
Each year, the Medical College of Georgia invites approximately 650 students to interview for admission into the matriculating class of 304 students. Students invited to interview will participate in a Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) process, which allows for a consistent evaluation of all candidates. Interviews are by invitation only and are virtual. On interview day, students have the opportunity to interact with current students from both four-year campuses.
Regional interviews
Interviews are generally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August through January.
School's admissions page says
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) scores are listed among admissions considerations (interview page not retrieved).

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
—
Fee waiver available
Not stated
Deadline
Who receives it
All applicants receive a secondary application.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
Varies by application cycle.
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
Refer to acceptance and withdrawal procedures above. Students selected from the waitlist must be willing to be assigned to either of the 4-year campuses.
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$32,205$64,511
Health insurance$2,986$2,986
Total cost of attendance, year 1$70,271$102,577

72% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $168,146.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
3,368 (40.9% in-state)
Matriculants
304 (98.7% in-state, 1.3% out-of-state; 58.6% women)
Applications per seat
11

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2025

Applicants
3,367
Matriculated
304
MCAT (mean)
512
GPA (mean)
3.80
In-state
99%
Women
59%

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: Kelli M. Braun, MD, FACOG - Senior Associate Dean for Admissio Phone Number: 7067213186 Email Address: mcgadmissions@augusta.edu Website: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/admissions/index.php

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

The mission of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University is to lead the primary & specialty healthcare needs of Georgia & beyond, with an emphasis on caring for underserved communities, by delivering excellence in individualized medical education, transformative research, innovative patient care & community engagement.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

2025 Admissions Fact Sheet (Class of 2029, entering 2025): 3,367 applications, 304 matriculated, 126 men / 178 women, 49 Georgia counties, 4 non-Georgia residents, average overall GPA 3.8, average MCAT 512, 71 from underserved counties, 119 non-traditional, 24 with master's degrees (pct_in_state and pct_women derived from these counts). MCG charges no application fee beyond AMCAS. GPA below 3.0 or MCAT below 496 not considered competitive for interview; Early Decision competitive at MCAT 509+ and GPA 3.7+ (3.65-3.69 rounded up). Dean's Diary (July 24, 2026) on the Class of 2030: 3,440 applications, more than 660 interviewed, 127 men / 173 women, 300 Georgia residents, overall GPA 3.85, average MCAT 513, 98 from underserved counties; first-year capacity 254 in Augusta plus 50 in Savannah. FAQ: Class of 2028 averages 3.8 overall / 3.8 science / MCAT 512.

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