Founded in 1828 as the Medical Academy of Georgia, the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is the 13th oldest medical school in the United States and the state's only public medical school. It is the academic medical core of Augusta University and is known for producing a large share of Georgia's practicing physicians, particularly in primary care and rural medicine. MCG is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center and operates a statewide campus network.
MCG students train on a health sciences campus alongside dental, nursing, allied health, and graduate biomedical students, which fosters strong interprofessional education. The school operates a four-campus model, with clinical campuses in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia), Savannah, Albany, and Rome, in addition to the main Augusta campus. Distinctive strengths include cancer research through the Georgia Cancer Center, cardiovascular and neuroscience research, and a strong emphasis on serving underserved communities throughout Georgia.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Total students | 9,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 4:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 (resident stipend) |
| In-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $75,000 |
| Room & board | $17,000 |
| Average financial aid | $40,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A (MCAT required) |
| ACT range | N/A (MCAT required) |
| Average GPA | 3.80 |
| Regular deadline | October 15 (AMCAS) |
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