Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey New Brunswick Robert Wood Johnson Medical School?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.63
- Overall MCAT Score: 31 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.8
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.1
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.9
Address: 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019
Phone Number: (732) 235-4576
Email: rwjapadm@umdnj.edu
Website: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu
Admissions: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Brunswick (Johnson)
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Carol Terregino
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/01
Secondary application required
No
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/06
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/15
Starting month for the class of 2010-2011
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3378 applied, 520 interviewed, 336 were accepted, 166 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1197 applied, 405 interviewed, 260 were accepted, 140 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2181 applied, 115 interviewed, 76 were accepted, 26 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1675 applied, 277 interviewed, 189 were accepted, 92 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1479 applied, 220 interviewed, 168 were accepted, 78 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
10.2
Average biological MCAT score
10.8
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.6
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
38.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
26.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
25.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
9.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./J.D., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://lifesci.rutgers.edu/~hpo/BAMD.htm
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Brunswick (Johnson)
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Marshall C. Anthony
Financial aid phone
(732) 235-4689
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $25,218, Out-of-state: $39,461
Required fees
$3,363
Room and board
$13,660
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
81%
Percent of students receiving loans
79%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
23%
Percent of students receiving work study
5%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$121,096
Ranking: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Brunswick (Johnson)
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.1
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$49.9
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$53.2
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
51
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.2
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
44.2%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
10.2
Acceptance rate
9.9%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.4
Total medical school enrollment
690