Overview

Average UGrad GPA
3.65
Total Med School Enrollment
695
Acceptance Rate
4%

Deadlines

Early Decision
August 1
Early Decision II
October 1
Regular
December 1

Admissions Requirements

MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
The min¬imum course requirements are 8-semester hours of biology; 8- semester hours of physics, 16- semester hours chemistry (general or inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry), all with associated labs; and 6-semester hours of English. Although math is not required it is strongly recommended. The MCAT is required; we do accept scores from any year. There is no minimum GPA or MCAT requirement but intense competition tends to favor those with stronger credentials, as the average GPA of our accepted applicants is 3.6 with an average MCAT of 32.4. Approximately 15 percent of the 4,047 applicants are interviewed with interviews taking place between August and April. About one-third of interviewees are accepted. Wait-listed candidates may send supplementary information to update their files. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic excellence, leadership qualities, demonstrated compassion for others and broad extracurricular experiences. The Admissions Committee considers related factors such as passion, motivation, perseverance, special aptitudes and stamina (personal statement, letters of recommendation and the interview are also very important factors in evaluation). NJMS encourages non-residents to apply but New Jersey residents will be given some preference.

Faculty Information

Dates

Application Deadlines
Dec 1

Financial Aid Statistics

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$57,479
In-State-Tuition
$37,615
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,479
Fees
$1,545

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
695
Out of State
10%
In State
100%
Foreign Countries Represented
0

Demographics

32.00%
Minorities
49% female
51% male

Graduates

Each year, graduates are successful in obtaining residencies at prestigious institutions such as Massachusetts General, New York Presbyterian (Cornell and Columbia campuses), the Children's Hospital in Washington, DC, New Haven Hospital at Yale. The alumni association is very enthusiastic, and among its activities is the provision of scholarships and research stipends to medical students.

More Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Mercedes M. Lettman
Assistant Dean for Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions, 185 South Orange Avenue
Medical Science Building, Rm. C-653
Newark, NJ 07103
Phone
973-972-4631
Email
njmsadmiss@njms.rutgers.edu