Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.46% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 2.46% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,558 people applied and 112 enrolled to the school.
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%.
Compared to medical schools in New Jersey, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.76%.
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
2.46%
-
4,558
112
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 Jersey Medical Schools
2.76%
8.42%
22,452
622
Public
2.80%
8.86%
16,276
460
Private
2.62%
7.54%
6,176
162
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rowan Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 28 to 72.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 78 to 22 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New Jersey Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
4,558
1,892
2,644
28
72
Matriculants
112
54
58
78
22
Acceptance Rate
2.46%
2.85%
2.19%
280.51%
30.84%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 506 and the average GPA is 3.67 over 112 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rowan Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
506
3.67
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
New Jersey Medical Schools
511
3.70
Public
510
3.69
Private
513
3.71
Cooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rowan Medical School.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
511
3.75
-
2023
512
3.80
3.75
2024
506
3.67
3.60
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Rowan Medical School, but it is important to note that 77.7% of last year's enrolled students were New Jersey residents. State-funded medical schools, like Rowan Medical School, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New Jersey 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 15, 2024. To apply to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, 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 Rowan Medical School's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rowan Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
