Ohio University

Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? No
Earliest application date: 05/15
Application deadline: 02/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2005
Application fee: $30
Director of admissions: John D. Schriner
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? Yes

This school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology, biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, behavioral science, social sciences, general chemistry

Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes

Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Earliest date: August 1
     -Latest date: August 1

Applicant's response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Maximum time in weeks: 2 weeks
     -Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
     -Deposit to hold place in class: $100
     -Deposit due: At time of acceptance offer
     -Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
     -Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August

Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? No
     -EDP application period begins: N/A
     -EDP application period ends: N/A
     -EDP applicants notified by: N/A

Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics

 

Acceptance rate: 6.1%

GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.55

MCAT
Overall score (composite): 8.1
Verbal reasoning: 8.4
Physical sciences: 7.7
Biological: 8.1
Writing: O

Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 60%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 22%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 5%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 4%
Mixed disciplines and other: 9%

Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: D.O./Ph.D., D.O./M.B.A., D.O./M.P.H., D.O./M.S.W., D.O./M.S., D.O./M.A., D.O./M.H.A.

Does the school have a combined college/D.O. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/D.O. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/D.O. program: www.oucom.ohiou.edu

Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Superior academic performance and strong MCATs, dedication to humane medical care delivery, motivation for osteopathic medicine, excellent communication skills; 4-year baccalaureate degree preferred; must be U. S. citizen or hold permanent visa, present letters of recommendation. Additional information available at http: //www. oucom. ohiou. edu/Admissions/deadlines. htm.