Boca Raton, FL
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $28,111
Tuition (Out of State): $62,532
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 64
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1998
Accreditation Year: 2011
Website: https://www.fau.edu/medicine/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 514
Average GPA: 3.65
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 5.7 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as moderately cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel adequately prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as reasonably approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for FAU-COM
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Describe why you would like to attend the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU.
- 2. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Please share a meaningful community service experience outside of direct patient care that has been meaningful to you.
- 3. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – How have your previous experiences, whether in paid roles or volunteer work, shaped the skills and qualities you believe will be essential for success in medical school and as a future physician?
- 4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Describe a situation where you effectively demonstrated your leadership skills by guiding a group or organization towards a common goal.
- 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Share a notable personal challenge that has influenced your personal growth.
About the School
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, established in 2011, is among the newest medical schools in the United States. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the college offers Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Master’s degrees in biomedical science. It maintains partnerships with over 300 community agencies from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration to address community healthcare needs. The college is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for its M.D. program.
Curriculum
The M.D. curriculum integrates early community-based clinical experiences with basic science courses, emphasizing small-group and self-directed learning. Students participate in longitudinal integrated clerkships across seven affiliated hospitals in Palm Beach and Broward counties. The program includes a parallel Research Distinction Track and offers dual degree options such as M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., and M.D./M.H.A. A key component is a curriculum in geriatric medicine that spans all four years.
Facilities
The college's facilities include a Clinical Skills Simulation Center, providing students with regular hands-on experiences. Additionally, the college formed a Department of Surgery in 2016, encompassing faculty in general surgery and various sub-specialties, as well as orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery.
Demographics
As of 2025, the college has an enrollment of approximately 320 medical students and employs 202 faculty members. In the 2025 admission cycle, the acceptance rate was 1.86%, with 4,236 applicants and 79 matriculants. Among the matriculants, 72.2% were Florida residents, and 53% were male.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of FAU-COM:
Student Loan Burden: $337,396
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at FAU-COM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $337,396. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Highest 33% Nationally
The cost of living at FAU-COM is among the top 33% of all medical schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.
Environment: Urban
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around FAU-COM.
School Address: Building 71 Room 145, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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