- Type
- Public
- Country
- USA
About the university
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is a public medical school (part of the University of California system), founded 1951. A recent applicant pool of 12,474 yielded only 175 matriculants (a 1.40% acceptance rate). Average enrolled GPA is 3.96, average MCAT 522 - among the highest MCAT averages of any US medical school. As a public university, UCLA differentiates fees: California residents pay USD 52,763/year; international and other out-of-state students pay the higher USD 65,008/year rate used above.
Documents required
A completed 4-year undergraduate (pre-med) degree with strong coursework in science and math, minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (successful applicants at these five schools average 3.9+); Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score (successful applicants average 520-523 out of 528); English proficiency score (IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL iBT 90-100+, depending on the school); three Letters of Recommendation; Statement of Purpose; academic transcripts (translated if not in English); resume/CV; passport copy; credential evaluation if applicable. Applications filed centrally through AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service), with a secondary application and interview stage at each school.
Accommodation
Sourced from the school's own IPEDS/bursar data (not collegedunia, since a matching course page wasn't found in this pass): average living costs approx. USD 25,146/year on-campus or USD 26,183/year off-campus in the Los Angeles area, plus personal miscellaneous expenses of approx. USD 4,470/year. Not broken out into a housing-only figure.
Mess & food for Indian students
No Indian-mess-specific detail published on the source for these US medical schools; see the Accommodation / Hostel column for general living-cost figures, which include food.
Visa process & support
Admitted students apply for an F-1 student visa. Requirements include an I-20 from the university (an SEVP-recognised institution), proof of funds covering tuition and living costs, and a visa interview demonstrating intent to return home after study. During the MD, clinical rotations count as full-time study; F-1 students generally cannot work off-campus during the degree. After the MD, graduates entering a US residency program (3-7 years depending on specialty) typically transition to a J-1 or H-1B visa; F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) is less commonly used for MD graduates who move straight into residency via the Match.
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