Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
- Overall MCAT Score: 30.9 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.3
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.9
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: A110 E. Fee Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone Number: (517) 353-7740
Email: com.admissions@hc.msu.edu
Website: http://www.com.msu.edu
Admissions: Michigan State 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
Kathie Shafer
Application fee
$100
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
No
Regular application acceptance notification begins
09/12
Regular application acceptance notification ends
06/07
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
10
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
June
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3887 applied, 608 interviewed, 558 were accepted, 316 enrolled
In-state admissions data
980 applied, 495 interviewed, 451 were accepted, 270 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2907 applied, 113 interviewed, 107 were accepted, 46 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1744 applied, 295 interviewed, 265 were accepted, 138 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1406 applied, 168 interviewed, 151 were accepted, 78 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.58
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
8.8
Average biological MCAT score
9.5
Average physical sciences MCAT score
8.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
8.3
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, biochemistry, behavioral science, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
52.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
20.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
3.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
7.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
D.O./Ph.D., D.O./M.P.H., D.O./M.S., D.O./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Michigan State University
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Diane Batten
Financial aid phone
(517) 353-5188
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $36,730, Out-of-state: $78,880
Required fees
$68
Room and board
$16,456
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
90%
Percent of students receiving loans
84%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
33%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$187,317
Ranking: Michigan State University
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.1
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.0
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$5.8
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$45.04
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
73
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
77.6%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.58
Average MCAT score
8.8
Acceptance rate
14.4%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.1:1
Total medical school enrollment
1,161
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data