Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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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

My MCAT score see where you fall

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: 137
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: Not reported
Orientation: Service-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

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Service-oriented (15/100) — New DO school; Spiritan underserved-urban/rural mission, explicit primary-care focus, no MSTP/NIH research profile

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

In-state tuition

$68,198

Out-of-state tuition

$68,198

Cost of attendance: Not reported
Avg. graduate debt: Not reported
Secondary fee: $65
% 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: 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)

AACOMAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Rolling decisions

Sept onward

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 (2024-2025)

⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.

Why do you want to become a physician, and how are you a good fit for DUQCOM's mission? · 500 words
Describe an experience where you faced and overcame adversity. · 500 words
Share an example of an altruistic experience you've had and explain how it influenced your desire to pursue a career in medicine. (choose this or the next prompt) · 500 words
How have your experiences and understanding of social determinants of health influenced your perspective on patient care and your approach to practicing medicine? (choose this or the prior prompt) · 500 words

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: Traditional

Three separate ~30-minute one-on-one interviews with staff/faculty across a full interview day; mission-driven and reported as conversational. In-person for applicants within a 4-hour drive of Pittsburgh, virtual otherwise.

Questions applicants report

Why do you want to be a physician?
Why DUQCOM and how do you fit our mission?
Tell me about a time you overcame adversity.
Ethical scenario: as Dean, how would you handle a student DUI case?
Ethical scenario involving sharing test answers / academic integrity.
How would you balance your future roles and responsibilities?

Key facts

Degree: DO
Type: Private
Location: Pennsylvania
Region: Northeast
Interview format: Traditional
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (many students also take USMLE)
Oldest MCAT accepted: within 3 years of intended matriculation
Early Decision: Offered

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 Duquesne?

Duquesne University Nasuti 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 Duquesne 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 Duquesne?

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 Duquesne hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 10.9% — less selective by the numbers for US DO programs.

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