Admissions Statistics

General Statistics 

# of students accepted - 150

% of in-state students enrolled - 40.6%

% of out-of-state students enrolled - 59.4%

% female - 76%

% male - 24%



GPA Statistics

Avg. cumulative GPA of admitted students – 3.54

Avg. required science GPA of admitted students – 3.33

Avg. last 45 credits of GPA of admitted students – 3.56

 

GRE Statistics

Avg. verbal score for admitted students - 154

Avg. quantitative score for admitted students - 153  

Avg. analytical score for admitted students – 4.0

 

Subjective Review Components

The Admissions Committee looks at four different components:
- GPA (35%) = This component of the process involves the science GPA and the last 45 credits.
 
- GRE (10%) = They accept scores from the new and old GRE tests. They look at the single best score of the tests.
 
- Course load (5%) = They look at the credits and types of classes taken during all semesters of the undergraduate time.
 
- Admissions Committee Review (25%) = during this part of the component the committee looks at each of the following factors:
- personal statement = for their school they look for applicants interest in veterinary medicine, why they want to pursue a degree, what are their career goals, and communication and leadership development.
- recommendations = three letters of recommendation are required and six letters will be accepted. These letters of recommendation must be from people who know the applicant well and are able to speak about their characteristics and attributes.
- essays from the supplemental application = these should be carefully written and thought through. They suggest not repeating any information that has been covered in the personal statement.
- extracurricular/community activities = The Admissions Committee considers the leadership roles, depth of involvement and accomplishments in university clubs, community organizations and varsity athletics.
- veterinary, and work experience = these are veterinary experiences that must be done under the supervision of a veterinarian or PhD scientist. There is no minimum number of hours, however it is highly suggested to have a lot of diverse and in-depth experiences.
- animal experiences = these are any related animal experiences are also considered, which could be such experiences as working with livestock, breeding, and showing various species. Other examples could be working at a zoo, aquarium, pet shop, or volunteering at an animal shelter.
- personal development = Personal development includes skills and activities outside of coursework and employment. Examples include study abroad, accomplishments and participation in community service organizations, level of accomplishments in organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Pony Club, achievements in varsity athletics or organized sports clubs, fluency in more than one language, achievement in dance, theater, music, photography and similar hobbies.
- diversity = these are factors that contribute to an applicant’s diversity. Some examples are life experiences, work experiences, professional goals, geographical background (rural, urban or suburban), cultural background, and disadvantaged status.
- any special circumstances = Special circumstances include factors which may have adversely affected the applicant’s academic record. These factors and how the applicant overcame them are considered.
 
- Interview (25%) = interviews are held from November through January. They do behavior-based interviews that focus on if the applicant acts autonomously and confidently, demonstrates integrity, demonstrates adaptability and resilience, uses sound judgment, and thinks innovatively. 

 

Tuition and Fees

• In-state tuition = $19,152

 

• Out-of-state tuition = $42,840

 

• Residency status options = generally, if a person is in the state of Iowa that is considered out-of-state they will remain with that the status of residency if they are primarily there for educational purposes. If you believe that you could qualify for residency then you can contact the registry office and go through the necessary documents and forms. See the residency link below.

 

​Funding Options​

• Grants-in-aid - Grants are difficult to come by in veterinary school because they are usually reserved for undergraduate students. There are some programs through schools that award grants to students in need. There are also regional and national grants that veterinary students can apply for.

 

• Scholarships - The college of veterinary medicine award over $400,000 scholarships and awards each year to vet med students. These are awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, clinical proficiency, leadership, achievement in specific disciplines and memorial awards. Only current vet med students can be awarded scholarships through an online application each winter.

 

• Assistantships - There are various graduate assistantships and fellowships available for veterinary students who plan on pursuing specialized or graduate studies while obtaining their DVM. You can go to the following link to learn more. http://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmpm/graduate-program/how-apply

 

• Military Funding - The U.S. Army offers a variety of scholarships for veterinary students. If you are interested in the military, they will pay for your entire tuition in exchange for four years of service as a veterinarian. They also pay for all of your books/fees and you get a $1907 per month stipend. Once you start school you are a Second Lieutenant and after you graduate you are promoted to a Captain. This is a great opportunity if the military is something you are interested in.