Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into Dartmouth Medical School?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
- Overall MCAT Score: 35 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 1 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH 03755-1404
Phone Number: (603) 650-1505
Email: dms.admissions@dartmouth.edu
Website: http://dms.dartmouth.edu
Admissions: Dartmouth Medical School
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
Andrew G. Welch
Application fee
$130
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
05/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/12
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
No
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4429 applied, 732 interviewed, 301 were accepted, 90 enrolled
In-state admissions data
72 applied, 26 interviewed, 12 were accepted, 7 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
4357 applied, 706 interviewed, 289 were accepted, 83 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2045 applied, 384 interviewed, 155 were accepted, 45 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1499 applied, 263 interviewed, 106 were accepted, 40 enrolled
International admissions data
387 applied, 72 interviewed, 34 were accepted, 9 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.76
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
11.0
Average biological MCAT score
11.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.6
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, physics, calculus, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
37.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
26.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
14.0%
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
21.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Dartmouth Medical School
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Gordon D. Koff
Financial aid phone
(603) 650-1919
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $47,780
Required fees
$1,760
Room and board
$10,750
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
87%
Percent of students receiving loans
87%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
54%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$120,613
Ranking: Dartmouth Medical School
Research Ranking
Research score
55
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.5
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$93.0
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$106.40
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
65
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.5
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
37.9%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.76
Average MCAT score
11.0
Acceptance rate
6.8%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.4:1
Total medical school enrollment
371
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data