Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.45
- Overall MCAT Score: 26.8 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 9.2
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 8.5
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.1
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone Number: (515) 271-1450
Email: doadmit@dmu.edu
Website: http://www.dmu.edu
Admissions: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Jamie Rehmann
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
N/A
Application deadline
N/A
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
N/A
Regular application acceptance notification ends
N/A
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
12
Deferred entrance available
Yes
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
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In-state admissions data
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Out-of-state admissions data
N/A
Women’s admissions data
N/A
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
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Fall 2012-2013 MCAT SCORES, GPA, AND COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
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Oldest MCAT considered
N/A
Average MCAT score
N/A
Average biological MCAT score
N/A
Average physical sciences MCAT score
N/A
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
N/A
Average writing MCAT score
N/A
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, biochemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
64.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
12.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
3.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
6.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
D.O./M.P.H., D.O./M.S., D.O./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Mary Payne
Financial aid phone
(515) 271-1470
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
N/A
Required fees
N/A
Room and board
N/A
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
N/A
Percent of students receiving loans
N/A
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
N/A
Percent of students receiving work study
N/A
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
N/A
Ranking: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
N/A
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
N/A
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
N/A
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
N/A
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
N/A
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
N/A
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
N/A
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
N/A
Average MCAT score
N/A
Acceptance rate
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Full-time faculty / student ratio
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Total medical school enrollment
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