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Profiles for Success
The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central
Michigan University seeks to admit students who are academically
qualified and have interests that align with our mission to educate
diverse students and train culturally competent physicians to provide
comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in
Michigan and beyond.
Applicants must present a
record of strong undergraduate performance and outstanding personal
qualities. The admissions committee seeks to identify individuals from
diverse backgrounds who have a strong potential for leadership and
service in the areas of patient care, research, medical education,
administration and service.
Individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community, embrace diversity, compassion for others and have shown evidence of preparation for a career in medicine will be highly regarded in our admissions process.
Academic performance
The class profiles of our medical students should be used as a guide to help you determine if your academic profile (GPA and MCAT) is a good match with the medical school.
Class profile
2026 entering class profile
Admissions summary
Number of applications: 8,250
Number of campus interviews: 513
Number in class: 104
Hold advanced degrees: 12
Class geography
Michigan residents: 87
Non-Michigan residents: 17
Canadian residents: 0
States with the highest number of students:
Illinois: 6
Ohio: 4
Class composition
Male: 51
Female: 52
Average age: 24
Age range: 21-36
Undergraduate colleges attended
Number of institutions represented: 37
Michigan institutions represented: 15
Institutions with the highest number of students
University of Michigan: 30
Michigan State University: 11
Wayne State University: 8
Central Michigan University: 6
Grand Valley State University: 6
2025 entering class profile
Admissions summary
Number of applications: 8,513
Number of interviews: 484
Number in class: 104
Hold advanced degrees: 6
Class geography
Michigan residents: 86
Non-residents: 18
Canadian residents: 0
States with the highest number of students:
Illinois: 4
California: 2
Class composition
Male: 46
Female: 58
Average age: 24
Age range: 21-32
Undergraduate colleges attended
Number of institutions represented: 47
Michigan institutions represented: 18
Institutions with the highest number of students
University of Michigan: 25
Michigan State University: 11
Central Michigan University: 8
Wayne State University: 7
Grand Valley State University: 6
2024 entering class profile
Admissions summary
Number of applications: 7,529
Number of interviews: 477
Number in class: 104
Hold advanced degrees: 13
Class geography
Michigan residents: 82
Non-residents: 20
Canadian residents: 2
States with the highest number of students:
California: 4
Illinois: 4
Florida: 3
New York: 2
Class composition
Male: 36
Female: 68
Average age: 24
Age range: 20-40
Undergraduate colleges attended
Number of institutions represented: 41
Michigan institutions represented: 13
Institutions with the highest number of students
University of Michigan: 24
Michigan State University: 17
Wayne State University: 8
Central Michigan University: 6
Grand Valley State University: 3
2023 entering class profile
Admissions summary
Number of applications: 8,178
Number of interviews: 483
Number in class: 104
Hold advanced degrees: 17
Class geography
Michigan residents: 80
Non-residents: 21
Canadian residents: 3
States with the highest number of students:
Illinois: 4
California: 3
Georgia: 2
New Jersey: 2
Wisconsin: 2
Class composition
Male: 42
Female: 62
Average age: 24
Age range: 21-36
Undergraduate colleges attended
Number of institutions represented: 44
Michigan institutions represented: 18
Institutions with the highest number of students
University of Michigan: 21
Wayne State University: 11
Central Michigan University: 7
Michigan State University: 7
Eastern Michigan University: 4
2022 entering class profile
Admissions summary
Number of applications: 7,989
Number of interviews: 523
Number in class: 103
Hold advanced degrees: 26
Class geography
Michigan residents: 79
Non-residents: 22
Canadian residents: 2
States with the highest number of students:
Illinois: 4
Indiana: 4
Pennsylvania: 2
Class composition
Male: 48
Female: 55
Average age: 24
Age range: 21-34
Undergraduate colleges attended
Number of institutions represented: 48
Michigan institutions represented: 14
Institutions with the highest number of students
University of Michigan: 22
Michigan State University: 9
Central Michigan University: 7
Grand Valley State University: 6
Oakland University: 4
Wayne State University: 4
2021 entering class profile
Admissions summary
Number of applicants: 7,435
Number of campus interviews: 469
Number in class: 104
Hold advanced degrees: 21
Class geography
Michigan residents: 76
Non-Michigan residents: 25
Canadian residents: 3
States with the highest number of students:
California: 6
Massachusetts: 2
Minnesota: 2
North Carolina: 2
New York: 2
Class composition
Male: 45
Female: 59
Average age: 24
Age range: 21-35
Undergraduate colleges attended
Number of institutions represented: 47
Michigan institutions represented: 14
Institutions with the highest number of students
University of Michigan: 16
Michigan State University: 10
Central Michigan University: 9