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MD · Camden, NJ · public · applies through AMCAS

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Known as Cooper (Rowan)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profileCMSRUadmissions@rowan.edu(856) 361-2850
512MCAT mean · 2024
3.86GPA mean
—Class size
72%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
See belowSecondary deadline
$50,830Tuition + fees, in state
$76,932Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: NoCommunity college: Varies by courseOnline courses: Varies by coursePass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Recommended—NoNoNoNoNo
Biology
BIOL
Required8YesNoNoYesYes
Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesNoNoYesYesInorganic Chemistry is required with 8 credit hours and Organic Chemistry is recommended.
Physics
PHYS
Recommended—YesNoNoNoNo
Psychology
BESS
Recommended—NoNoNoNoNo
Statistics
MATH
Recommended—NoNoNoNoNo

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: NoSupplemental: Yes

Considered as part of holistic review.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

Admission policies and information for 2026-2027 Admissions Cycle We know that some undergraduate institutions have changed academic courses to a pass/fail or pass/fail option and in the process have made laboratory components of those courses on-line. Although we have not previously accepted pre-requisite medical school courses taken on-line or pass/fail, we will allow both pass/fail grades and on-line courses for pre-requisites. As we conduct complete holistic review of applications, we encourage you to submit your AMCAS application if all other elements of your application are complete while you wait for your MCAT score to be available. Our application deadline is November 15th, and our secondary application deadline is December 15th. Selection Criteria: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) seeks students who demonstrate academic readiness, who resonate with our mission, and who possess the special personal attributes required of physicians. More specifically, we are committed to selecting students who demonstrate a record of academic excellence, the potential to deliver competent and compassionate care, a passion for lifelong learning, intellectual curiosity, personal and professional integrity and ethical conduct, tolerance and community-oriented service. Student selection is based on a holistic review of a candidate’s application and is not influenced by political or financial factors. To be eligible for admission, an applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America. All applicants are required to complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada prior to enrollment in the MD Program. CMSRU welcomes applicants with a wide-range of academic interests. All majors are welcome to apply to CMSRU, as long as minimum academic requirements are met. CMSRU is seeking to recruit a student body that will add value to our school and contribute to the education of all students.

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes Must be US citizen or Permanent Resident
Canadian applicants
No Must be US citizen or Permanent Resident
International applicants
No Must be US citizen or Permanent Resident
DACA applicants
No Must be US citizen or Permanent Resident
DACA details
Must be US citizen or Permanent Resident
Residency preference (school's page)
Approximately two-thirds of matriculating students are New Jersey residents (state-supported school); out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtualAsynchronous / recordedInterviewer blinded to file
Format
Held on Fridays. One Interview with two interviewers: one who is on the Admissions Committee and one who is blinded to application materials, in addition to casual encounters with CMSRU students.
Invitations sent
July 2026
Typical interview day
Our interview day has been designed to provide each candidate the opportunity to engage with CMSRU faculty and students. Throughout the day applicants interact with current students, and the finale provides a comfortable, casual meetand-greet so that candidates can ask questions in a lowpressure and open atmosphere. The interview day program includes: A virtual log-in and opportunity to meet the admissions staff. A live orientation and welcome with our Dean, Dr. Annette Reboli. A live question-andanswer session with the Office of Admissions leadership team. A live interview, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Live, informal meet-andgreet and question-andanswer sessions with our current students. Available in advance are recorded presentations about our innovative curriculum, student support services, our simulation center and our three-year primary care track. A virtual tour of our medical school building is also available.
Regional interviews
Not available
Video interviews
Yes
School's admissions page says
All interview days are currently conducted virtually.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Recommended "We are recommending applicants submit PREview" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 30, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
April 2023

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$100
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Recommended within two weeks of receiving the secondary application.
Who receives it
Qualified applicants will be emailed a link to CMSRU's application portal.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Preferred
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
varies
Offers made from the waitlist
0
Procedure
Waitlist decisions occur on a rolling basis. Acceptance offers generally begin in the spring of the application cycle under the direction of the Admissions Committee.
Deposit required
Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
Deposit due
August 1, 2026
Refundable / applied to tuition
Yes Yes

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$50,830$76,932
Health insurance$0$0
Total cost of attendance, year 1$80,381$106,483

82% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $209,178.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
4,619 (28.7% in-state)
Matriculants
118 (72% in-state, 28% out-of-state; 47.5% women)
Applications per seat
39

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2024

Applicants
4,660
Interviewed
354
MCAT (mean)
512
GPA (mean)
3.86 · science 3.82

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

No Contact Name: Office of Admissions Phone Number: 8563612850 Email Address: cooperadmissions@rowan.edu Website: http://cmsru.rowan.edu/students/admissions/

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is committed to providing humanistic education in the art and science of medicine within a scientific and scholarly community in which excellence in patient care, innovative teaching, scholarly activity and service to our community are valued. Our core values include a commitment to: a positive learning environment, mentorship, professionalism, patient advocacy, wellness, the communities we serve, and scholarly activity. Our Vision: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University will distinguish itself as an innovator in medical education and biomedical research that will lead to the transformation of healthcare.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

No admissions class-profile page exists; figures come from the 2023-24 Admissions Committee report to the Faculty Assembly (Class of 2028, entering 2024): 4,660 applications, 354 interviewed, average overall GPA 3.86, science GPA 3.82, MCAT 512 (83rd percentile); approximately 71% of accepted students from New Jersey. A 2024-25 report URL returned an HTML page, not a PDF. No absolute GPA/MCAT thresholds for interview; Early Decision requires overall GPA 3.5+, science GPA 3.6+ and MCAT 507+. AAMC PREview 'highly recommended'. MCAT January 2023 to September 2026 for the fall 2027 class; highest single composite used.

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