Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 1.8
- Overall MCAT Score: 27.4 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 9.6
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 8.7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.1
Address: 501 N. Columbia Road, Stop 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Phone Number: (701) 777-4221
Email: jdheit@medicine.nodak.edu
Website: http://www.med.und.nodak.edu
Admissions: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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
Susan Splichal, PhD.
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
07/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
No
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
01/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/01
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
4
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
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 2010-2011
August
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
294 applied, 149 interviewed, 81 were accepted, 62 enrolled
In-state admissions data
146 applied, 109 interviewed, 59 were accepted, 50 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
148 applied, 40 interviewed, 22 were accepted, 12 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
134 applied, 67 were interviewed, 29 enrolled
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
9.5
Average biological MCAT score
9.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.4
Average writing MCAT score
N
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, behavioral science, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
56.7%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
13.4%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
7.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
7.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
14.9%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., 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: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Sandra K. Elshaug
Financial aid phone
(701) 777-2849
2012 – 2013 Tuition and Fees
2012 – 2013 Tuition
In-state: $24,722, Out-of-state: $45,760
Required fees
$1,623
Room and board
$9,104
2012 – 2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
98%
Percent of students receiving loans
90%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
59%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$162,169
Ranking: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.2
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
N/A
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
N/A
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.1
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
43.8%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Average MCAT score
9.5
Acceptance rate
27.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.6
Total medical school enrollment
252
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data