Saint Louis University School of Medicine MD Admissions Guide (2027)

Quick facts

• Cycle: Fall 2027; AMCAS is due November 15, 2026, and all remaining materials December 15. How to apply
• Tests: highest single-sitting MCAT total of at least 502 plus required AAMC PREview; MCAT dates January 2023 through September 2026. Medicine MD
• Interview: invitation only and virtual through AMP for 2026–27, with a committee member plus school presentation, tour and student panel. Admissions FAQ Medicine MD
• Letters: one premedical committee letter with up to two additions, or exactly three individual letters including at least one science professor. Medicine MD
• International education: applicants educated abroad must complete at least one academic year of science at an accredited North American institution before applying. Requirements
• Identity: regular four-year MD only; Medical Scholars, early assurance and dual-degree processes are separate. How to apply

Admission requirements

Applicants need at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate arts and science work; virtually all accepted students complete a bachelor's degree. Required coursework is eight credits each of biology or zoology with lab, general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab and physics with lab; six English credits; and twelve other humanities or behavioral-science credits. Biochemistry may replace one semester of organic chemistry. Requirements

SLU accepts transcripted AP credit except for required biology and chemistry. Applicants educated abroad must complete at least one academic year of science at an accredited North American college or university before applying. The school states that qualified applicants are considered regardless of state of origin or citizenship. Requirements

For Fall 2027, the MCAT must be from January 2023 through September 2026 and the highest total from one sitting must be at least 502. SLU publishes no GPA cutoff. AAMC PREview is required; any prior PREview score is sufficient for this cycle, and a post-interview decision is held until the score arrives. Medicine MD Admissions FAQ

Applicants submit one premedical committee letter and may add two more, or submit three individual letters with at least one from a science professor. The secondary fee is $100 and waived when AMCAS granted Fee Assistance. Medicine MD

Important dates

For Fall 2027, AMCAS is due November 15, 2026 and the complete SLU file, including secondary, letters, photograph, PREview and fee or waiver, is due December 15. MCAT testing must be complete by September 2026, and PREview registration closes September 30. How to apply Medicine MD

The Early Decision complete-file deadline is August 1, 2026, with an outcome by October 1; this is separate from regular MD. Regular rolling decisions begin October 15 and may continue through July before orientation. How to apply Admissions FAQ

SLU asks applicants holding multiple acceptances to decide by April 30, 2027. The current official pages do not publish the regular interview season, individual interview dates, orientation date or first day of classes. Medicine MD

How selection works

SLU reviews completed applications holistically. Its published criteria include academic preparation, all MCAT attempts with emphasis on the highest single-sitting total, experiences, character, maturity, motivation, service orientation and interpersonal qualities. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of state or citizenship. Requirements Admissions FAQ

Selected applicants interview virtually. After interview, the Committee on Admissions discusses the complete file and may accept, decline or defer; rolling status decisions begin October 15. PREview is used after interview as part of holistic review, and no post-interview decision is released before the score arrives. How to apply Admissions FAQ

Numerical component weights, PREview weighting, screening formula beyond the 502 MCAT floor, interview scoring anchors and committee voting rules are not published.

Interview details

Confirmed

Selected applicants interview virtually through the AMP application platform for the 2026–27 cycle. The official program page describes a virtual interview with a member of the committee, along with a Dean of Admissions presentation, virtual campus tour and student panel. Admissions FAQ Medicine MD

An interview is required for admission. Applicants may be invited before a PREview result is available, but SLU will hold the post-interview decision and may cancel a later interview if the required exam is not completed. How to apply Admissions FAQ

Not published

The current official pages do not publish interview duration, interviewer file access, exact question domains, scoring anchors, interview weight, regular-season dates or the applicant-specific AMP schedule.

Who this program may suit

SLU's regular MD curriculum combines an 18-month preclerkship phase with earlier clinical rotations, longitudinal health-care ethics, leadership and the business of medicine, active learning, service learning and patient-centred clinical experience. Medicine MD

Applicants can assess fit by identifying concrete service, ethics or teamwork experiences that align with the school's Jesuit mission and social-justice emphasis. Medical Scholars, early-assurance and dual-degree admissions have different contracts and are not part of this regular MD page.

Practice and next step

Record a two-minute response about a time you faced a tension between serving one person's immediate need and treating a wider group fairly. State the choice, action and effect. Review whether you explain your values through evidence rather than slogans, adjust the weakest example, then record a second response and compare clarity, humility and judgment.

Frequently asked questions

Is AAMC PREview required?

Yes. It is required for full review, and SLU holds the post-interview decision until the score arrives. Admissions FAQ

What is the MCAT minimum?

A highest total of 502 from one sitting is required; accepted tests for Fall 2027 are January 2023 through September 2026. Medicine MD

Are interviews virtual?

Yes. SLU confirms virtual interviews through AMP for the 2026–27 application cycle. Admissions FAQ

Can international applicants apply?

SLU says qualified applicants are considered regardless of citizenship; applicants educated abroad need one year of science at an accredited North American institution. Requirements

Sources

Verified August 12, 2026. Current official sources: How to apply, Medicine MD requirements, tests, letters, dates and interview, Admissions FAQ, and Requirements and standards.