Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.5
- Overall MCAT Score: 24 (out of 45)
Address: 3200 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Phone Number: (954) 262-1101
Email: er499@nsu.nova.edu
Website: http://medicine.nova.edu
Admissions: Nova Southeastern 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
Joey Jankie
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
01/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
08/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
05/01
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
19
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
4081 applied, 694 interviewed, 491 were accepted, 241 enrolled
In-state admissions data
931 applied, 209 interviewed, 146 were accepted, 105 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3870 applied, 485 interviewed, 345 were accepted, 136 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2172 applied, 260 interviewed, 182 were accepted, 49 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1821 applied, 237 interviewed, 208 were accepted, 89 enrolled
International admissions data
301 applied
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.46
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
9.4
Average biological MCAT score
9.8
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.2
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, demonstration of writing skills, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
45.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
30.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
5.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
5.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
D.O./M.B.A., D.O./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Stephanie Brown
Financial aid phone
(954) 262-3380
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $44,545
Required fees
$895
Room and board
$22,056
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
87%
Percent of students receiving loans
84%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
11%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$191,631
Ranking: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
1.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
1.8
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$0.9
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$7.41
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.4
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
49.1%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.46
Average MCAT score
9.4
Acceptance rate
10.2%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.1:1
Total medical school enrollment
970
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data