Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
North Carolina · Less selective by the numbers · Founded 2011
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 505
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 502–508
- Median GPA
- 3.60
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.42–3.72
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.45
- Acceptance rate
- 4%
- Interview rate
- Not reported
Median MCAT by section (estimated)
- Chem / Phys
- 126
- CARS
- 125
- Bio / Biochem
- 126
- Psych / Soc
- 127
Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.
vs US DO matriculants: MCAT +1.5 (nat. 503.5), GPA +0.00 (nat. 3.60).
MCAT range by residency Premier estimate
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 498.7 | 501.5 | 508.9 | 512.4 |
| In-state | 499.7 | 502.8 | 511.1 | 515.1 |
| Out-of-state | 501.5 | 504.5 | 511.6 | 514.8 |
The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. Premier's model estimates the full spread and the residency split from the published median — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.
Class profile
- Entering class size
- 162
- Public / Private
- Private
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- Not reported
- Orientation
- Service-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Service-oriented (12/100) — Explicit rural/underserved mission, ~60% primary care match (41% family medicine), no MSTP, negligible NIH funding; U.S. News primary-care (not research) recogn
Course exams
Core clerkship exams are the NBOME's standardized COMAT subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across DO schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.
Cost & aid
- Cost of attendance
- $96,889
- Avg. graduate debt
- Not reported
- Secondary fee
- $50
- % receiving aid
- 88.43%
Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2025-2026). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page.
Prerequisites & requirements
Typical for US DO programs — confirm this school's exact list.
- Biology
- 1 year with lab
- General Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Organic Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Biochemistry
- 1 semester (recommended/required)
- Physics
- 1 year with lab
- English / writing
- 1 year
- Math / statistics
- 1 semester–1 year (varies)
- Psychology & Sociology
- Recommended for the MCAT
Required tests
- MCAT — required
- CASPer: not required
- AAMC PREview: varies — verify
Letters of recommendation
- 3–5 letters or a committee letter
- At least one letter from a science faculty member
- A letter from a DO (osteopathic) physician is strongly preferred
Application timeline (AACOMAS)
Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.
What this school weighs
- GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
- Clinical experience & shadowing (including osteopathic shadowing)
- Research experience
- Community service & volunteering
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement & secondary essays
- Interview performance & mission fit
- State residency (especially at public schools)
Secondary essay prompts (2025-2026)
⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.
- Which person in your life has contributed most to your choice of a career in medicine, and describe how that individual influenced your decision to be a physician?
- The MISSION of Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is to educate and prepare community-based osteopathic physicians in a Christian environment to care for the rural and under-served populations in North Carolina, the Southeastern United States, and the nation. Briefly describe how your career goals align with the CUSOM Mission.
- Identify three of your core values, and discuss how these values align with the CUSOM Mission.
Interview
⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.
Virtual 'Applicant Day' with Interactive Dialogue Sessions rather than a formal one-on-one interview; applicants report essentially no questions about themselves or their application and an extremely low-stress, friendly experience.
Questions applicants report
- Why DO, and why CUSOM?
- Why do you think you are a good fit for our mission?
- Can you describe a time when you creatively solved a problem?
- What do you consider to be your biggest challenge in medical school?
- Tell us about your interest in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and mind-body-spirit care.
- Tell us about a previous failure or a conflict and how you handled it.
Key facts
- Degree
- DO
- Type
- Private
- Location
- North Carolina
- Region
- South
- Interview format
- Not reported
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- COMLEX-USA (many students also take USMLE)
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- 2024 or newer (within 3 years of matriculation)
- International applicants
- Not considered
- DACA applicants
- Not considered
- Early Decision
- Offered
- Deferral
- Allowed
Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US DO programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What MCAT score do I need for Campbell?
Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine has a median MCAT of 505 (typical accepted range about 502–508). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (502) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does Campbell require?
The median accepted GPA is about 3.60 (roughly 3.42–3.72). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.
What are the prerequisites for Campbell?
Like most US DO programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.
Is Campbell hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 4% — less selective by the numbers for US DO programs.
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