1.97% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is 1.97% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,034 people applied and 99 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Hofstra School of Medicine is 14.84%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Hofstra School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Hofstra School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.47%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | 1.97% | 14.84% | 5,034 | 99 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| New York Medical Schools | 8.47% | 11.15% | 103,344 | 2,014 |
| Public | 22.32% | 13.53% | 24,215 | 777 |
| Private | 1.55% | 10.43% | 79,129 | 1,237 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Hofstra School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 31 to 69.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 65 to 35 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | New York Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,034 | 2,265 | 2,738 | 31 | 69 |
| Matriculants | 99 | 50 | 48 | 65 | 35 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.97% | 2.21% | 1.75% | 208.39% | 51.30% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is 518 and the average GPA is 3.86 over 99 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Hofstra School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | 518 | 3.86 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| New York Medical Schools | 516 | 3.79 |
| Public | 513 | 3.75 |
| Private | 517 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Hofstra School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 516 | 3.78 | - |
| 2023 | 517 | 3.82 | - |
| 2024 | 518 | 3.86 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Hofstra School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $125 at Hofstra School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2024-08-01 |
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| Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-31 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $125 |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| English Literature Or Equivalent, Including Writing |
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Data Source: https://medicine.hofstra.edu/admission/md/requirements.html