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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,350
Applied
480
Accepted
221
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | MCAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0; 8 hours of course work in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics; 3 hours of biochemistry; 6 hours of course work in English; interview |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | July 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Financial support for part-time students |
Student Body
872
Total Graduate Students
1%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.06% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.57% |
| White or Caucasian | 80% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 9.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 5.96% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
62
Total faculty
Full-time - 40
Part-time - 22
Male (42)
Female (20)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cardiovascular, infectious disease, cancer immunology, cell signaling nociception |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104
United States
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104
United States
Des Moines University
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