3.73% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine is 3.73% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,659 people applied and 174 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of NEOMED is 13.52%. 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, NEOMED's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Ohio, NEOMED's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.83%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine | 3.73% | 13.52% | 4,659 | 174 |
| 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 |
| Ohio Medical Schools | 2.83% | 9.26% | 38,528 | 1,066 |
| Public | 2.90% | 9.26% | 29,913 | 850 |
| Private | 2.51% | 9.25% | 8,615 | 216 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At NEOMED, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 21 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 52 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 73 to 27 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Ohio Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 4,659 | 2,148 | 2,493 | 21 | 80 |
| Matriculants | 174 | 90 | 84 | 73 | 27 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.73% | 4.19% | 3.37% | 356.10% | 33.96% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine is 510 and the average GPA is 3.68 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., NEOMED' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 505-515 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine | 510 | 3.68 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Ohio Medical Schools | 513 | 3.75 |
| Public | 511 | 3.74 |
| Private | 518 | 3.83 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at NEOMED.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 509 | 3.71 | - |
| 2023 | 510 | 3.68 | 3.59 |
| 2024 | 510 | 3.68 | 3.59 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to NEOMED, but it is important to note that 73.0% of last year's enrolled students were Ohio residents. State-funded medical schools, like NEOMED, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Ohio state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine, 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 NEOMED's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at NEOMED.
The items in following table are the required items to Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine 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 | 2024-09-01 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $95 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 505-515 recommended | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://www.neomed.edu/medicine/admissions/paths/traditional-admission/