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
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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 Schmidt College of Medicine is one of the newest and rapidly rising medical schools in the United States, nationally recognized by the U.S. News and World Report for its mission to care for diverse patient populations. The college maintains partnerships with more than 300 community agencies from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, Florida to serve the community. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, the college is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community.
Curriculum
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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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Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.
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