Application Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we typically look for a minimum GPA of 3.0 and MCAT of 497 in order to be invited to complete the supplemental application.

Yes, in that situation, we will rely more heavily on the most recent 60 credit hours.

In order to be eligible for admission, MCAT scores must be taken within three years. For the 2025 admissions cycle, that means the oldest MCAT we will accept is January 2022.

We will be able to see results from all exams, but will utilize the most recent in our considerations. The most competitive applicants have an upward trend.

We are requiring the AAMC PREview for the 2025 admissions cycle. This will be utilized as part of our holistic review process to give the admissions committee additional information about an applicant’s personal attributes. We value learning as much about our applicants as possible and believe this exam will help us do that.

Yes! Students of any faith background are encouraged to apply.

These specific courses were chosen to help prepare you for the rigors of medical school. We encourage you to seek out the setting and grading that will prepare you for that setting.

Yes, but we do encourage some of your upper-division hard science coursework to be more recent. Again, we encourage you to seek out the coursework that will best prepare you for the rigors of medical school

No, we’re a private school with no in-state or out-of-state requirements. We welcome applicants from across the nation.

Yes, we will be holding several campus visits for accepted students later in the spring. If you have received an offer of admission, please contact the Admissions Team for options. If you have not yet submitted an application, keep an eye on our website for visit opportunities.

2024 – 2025 Supplemental Application Essays:

• Belmont University is committed to five ways of being: hope inspiring, character forming, future shaping, community engaging and bridge building. Choose one and detail how this way of being impacts your life and future practice.  
• We believe in building a culture of diversity and inclusion along with the dignity and worth of all people. What do you see as the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly diverse medical community and how are you prepared to flourish?
• As a new medical school, our early classes will play a vital role in creating a culture and will be called to thrive in a dynamic and evolving educational environment. Describe a time when you dealt with an ambiguous problem or project, any feedback you received, and what you learned about yourself.
• Reapplicants only – Describe the changes to your application from previous cycles - include academics, experiences, and/or personal attributes.

Each essay has a maximum of 2000 characters.