California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine

DO program · private · California

Median GPA

3.61

entering class

Median MCAT

507

entering class

Acceptance rate

~10.3%

approximate

Class size

182

91% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

91% of the last entering class were California residents, which leaves about 17 seats for everyone else.

California resident

~32%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~1%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.61) and MCAT (507), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Service33%
  • Clinical experience26%
  • Academics23%
  • Research9%
  • Leadership9%

CHSU calls its process a mission driven admissions process outright, weighing academic ability together with alignment to the mission and vision of the university, which is improving health outcomes in California's Central Valley, especially for rural and underserved populations. The stated aim is to recruit, train and retain physicians for the region, so Central Valley ties matter to retention as well as fit. The school assesses compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest and motivation, and names proficiency in a language other than English as highly desirable for the region's diverse patient population.

Watch out: Hard floors apply: 3.5 or higher overall and science GPA and a 504 MCAT with no subsection below the 25th percentile. No Central Valley connection and no second language leaves two of the school's stated advantages unclaimed.

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