D'Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine
New York · Less selective by the numbers · Founded 2026
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 504
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 501–507
- Median GPA
- 3.55
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.37–3.67
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.38
- Acceptance rate
- ~10.9% (est.)
- 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 +0.5 (nat. 503.5), GPA -0.05 (nat. 3.60).
MCAT range by residency Premier estimate
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 497.7 | 500.5 | 508.1 | 511.6 |
| In-state | 498.8 | 501.9 | 510.3 | 514.3 |
| Out-of-state | 500.6 | 503.6 | 510.8 | 514.1 |
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
- 90
- Public / Private
- Private
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- Not reported
- Orientation
- Service-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Service-oriented (15/100) — Mission centered on service/primary-care for Western NY; DO school, no MSTP/MD-PhD, no NIH funding (inaugural class Fall 2026)
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
- Not reported
- Avg. graduate debt
- Not reported
- Secondary fee
- $50
- % receiving aid
- Not reported
Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2026-2027). 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: varies — verify with the school
- 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.
- In what ways do your personal goals, experiences, and values align with DYU-COM's mission to promote service, equity, and the health of diverse communities? Why is DYU-COM the right fit for your medical education?
- Do you have any connections to D'Youville University alums, students, or faculty that have influenced your understanding of the university or its College of Osteopathic Medicine? If so, please list their names and your relationship (e.g., shadowing, mentor, former instructor, family member).
- Is there any information that D'Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine should be aware of that may be relevant to your ability to successfully complete the College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum and meet licensure requirements? If YES, please explain.
Interview
⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.
Format: Hybrid
Applicants report a group/panel format with multiple applicants and faculty using standard questions; described as low-key with nothing to be concerned about (DYU-COM enrolled its inaugural class in 2024, so feedback is limited).
Questions applicants report
- Why osteopathic medicine?
- How do your goals, experiences, and values align with DYU-COM's mission to promote service, equity, and the health of diverse communities?
- Why is DYU-COM the right fit for your medical education?
- Tell us about an obstacle or challenge you overcame, or a time you helped someone else.
Key facts
- Degree
- DO
- Type
- Private
- Location
- New York
- Region
- Northeast
- Interview format
- Hybrid
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- COMLEX-USA (many students also take USMLE)
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- Within 3 years of matriculation
- International applicants
- Not considered
- DACA applicants
- Not considered
- Early Decision
- Not 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 D'Youville?
D'Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine has a median MCAT of 504 (typical accepted range about 501–507). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (501) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does D'Youville require?
The median accepted GPA is about 3.55 (roughly 3.37–3.67). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.
What are the prerequisites for D'Youville?
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 D'Youville hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 10.9% — less selective by the numbers for US DO programs.
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