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Summary Profile of the CVM Class of 2023To provide an understanding of the competitive nature of your application, a summary profile of the CVM Class of 2023 is offered.

Total Applications 1,240Total Missouri Applications 157Non-Resident Applications 1,083Eligible MO Applications 127Matriculating 120Number of Men 19Number of Women 101Major in Agriculture 58Major in Arts and Sciences 44Other Majors and Undeclared 18

First-time Applicants 108Students Applying for Second Time 6Students Who Applied More than Twice 4PreVeterinary Medical Scholars 20AgScholars 0Average GPA 3.76Average GPA Last Three Semesters 3.77Average Hours Courseload 15.64Average New GRE 303Average Age 22

Class of 2023 Non-Missouri Students States of Residence(Shown in yellow)

Degrees

Non-Degree3

Background

Bachelor’s Degree110

Associate’s Degree2

Master’s Degree5

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Farm 18

Metropolitan 26

Urban (10,000-50,000) 32

Small Town 41

Prior to attending the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, in-state members of the Class of 2023 completed their undergraduate studies at more than 15 Missouri universities or colleges. Out-of-state students came to the MUCVM from 24 other states and Puerto Rico.

Average cumulative grade point average: 3.5675 percent had a 3.32 cum GPA or better50 percent had a 3.56 cum GPA or better25 percent had a 3.79 cum GPA or betterAverage GPA of those accepted: 3.75

Average cumulative grade point for last three semesters: 3.5875 percent had a 3.34 cum GPA or better50 percent had a 3.62 cum GPA or better25 percent had a 3.86 cum GPA or better

Average GPA for last three semesters of those accepted: 3.78

Average courseload taken per semester: 15.38 credit hours75 percent averaged 14.63 credit hours or more

50 percent averaged 15.43 or more25 percent averaged 16.14 or more

Average courseload of those accepted: 15.76

Average academic evaluation score: 21.575 percent scored 13.95 or better50 percent scored 22.29 or better25 percent scored 29.10 or better

Average academic score of those accepted: 27.72

The acceptability of courses to fulfill requirements to apply for admissions is determined by the MU College of Veteri-nary Medicine Office of Academic Affairs. If you have doubts or questions concerning a course meeting the requirements to apply, contact the Office of Academic Affairs in writing pri-or to taking the course.

While not required for admission, it is highly recommended

that students take a basic course in anatomy and physiolo-gy. All required courses must be completed by the end of the winter semester or spring quarter of the year the applicant expects to enter the College of Veterinary Medicine with no more than two left to be completed the spring/winter term of the year the applicant plans to matriculate. If a grade of D or F is made in a required course, the course must be repeated and a C-minus or higher grade earned.

Applications:All applicants must submit their applications through the Vet-erinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) by the published VMCAS deadline.

Each student must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test and have results sent to the VMCAS by its published deadline. Scores should be sent us-ing code 7268. Only test scores attained within the past three years will be used in calculating academic evaluations. (No scores attained prior to Sept. 17, 2016, will be accepted.)

Fully Qualified Missouri Applicants Profile 2018-19

CVM Admission Guidelines for Students

Semester HoursEnglish or communication 6College algebra or more advanced mathematics 3

Biochemistry (organic chemistry prerequisite) 3Physics I and II or equivalent 4-8Biological science (biology major courses only) 10Social sciences or humanities 10Electives up to 60 hours

The following course requirements are in effect for the 2019-2020 admissions cycle:

Of 127 qualified Missouri applicants:

Employment and Educational Debt Statistics for the Graduating Classes of 2017-2019Graduating Total # # Employed # Graduates

inClass Graduates

(Number of Respon-dents)

In Field Related to Veterinary Training

Advanced Clinical Training

(Internships/Residencies)

# In advanced academic training

(Masters/PhD)

Mean TOTAL Educational

Debt (of those with

> 0 debt)

Mean DVM educational

debt (of those with

> 0 debt)

# Gradu-ates with 0 debt

2017 112 (103) 102 23 1 $171,191 $155,051 14

2018 112 (109) 103 16 2 $190,632 $170,701 15

2019 109 (100) 94 25 1 $180,969 $168,032 16

The University of Missouri reserves the right to modify by increase or decrease the fees charged for attendance and other services at the univer-sity when the UM Board of Curators considers it in the best interest of the university to do so. Any increase in fees must be approved by the UM Board of Curators not less than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the academic term (semester, etc.) to which the fees will be applied. Any change in fees will be effective irrespective of whether fees have or have not been paid by or on behalf of a student prior to the effective date of the modification.

Updated August 2019

The University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gen-der expression, age, disability or status as a qualified protected veteran. For more information, call Human Resource Services at 573-882-4256, the Director of MU Equity/Title IX Coordinator at 573-882-9069 or the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

Veterinary medicine students have access to both federal and private alternative loans. The Financial Aid Office will award federal loans after completing the FAFSA each school year. Stu-dents may consider an alternative loan that would be processed through a bank. The CVM cannot endorse or recommend any lender. We do recommend that students research either through Google or other resources, “Private Alternative Student Loans.” There are resources available in the Vet Med Financial Aid Of-fice and online at cvm.missouri.edu/financial-aid.htm. There are advantages and disadvantages to each loan program, so make sure to research each option to make an informed decision. Reach out to your financial aid adviser for further assistance in exploring these options.

Federal Loans:1. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program — The Direct Unsubsidized Loan is processed through the Department of Education. The annual loan maximum for veterinary students is $40,500 per academic year and is based on the cost of atten-dance. The interest rate is fixed at 6.08 percent for the 2019-2020 school year.

Repayment begins six months after graduation or dropping be-low part-time enrollment. Interest accrues on the loan while stu-dents are enrolled.

2. Direct Grad PLUS Loans for Professional Students — Veteri-nary students can borrow a Direct Grad PLUS Loan to help cov-

er education expenses. The Grad PLUS loan is credit-based and requires an additional application at www.studentloans.gov. If the loan is denied, students have two options: (1) to appeal the denial or (2) to apply with a credit-worthy co-signer. For a free copy of their credit report students can visit www.annualcreditreport.com. The interest rate is fixed at 7.08 percent for the 2019-2020 school year, and repayment begins six months after graduation or dropping below part-time enrollment. Interest accrues on the loan while students are enrolled.

3. Federal Health Professions Loan Program — The Health Pro-fessions Loan (HPL) does not accrue interest while enrolled. It has a fixed interest rate of 5 percent and processed through the company ECSI. To be potentially eligible, the FAFSA must be completed by Feb. 1, and must include parental financial infor-mation. The HP loan has a 12-month grace period before repay-ment begins.

Alternative Loans:Alternative loans are processed through a bank. The loans are credit-based and require an additional application. There are lenders who may require a student to have a co-signer on the loan. The interest rate can range from 3 percent to 13 percent. Depending upon the lender, the interest rates can be fixed or variable. Some companies also offer a co-signer release policy af-ter consecutive on-time payments after graduation. Families can shop for the best private loan option within a 30-day period with one hard inquiry to their credit report.

Financial Aid Programs for Veterinary Education

VM1 VM2 VM3 VM4Missouri ResidentsTuition and Fees $27,211 $27,211 $27,288 $27,288

Books and Supplies $1,304 $1,488 $1,676 $930

Room and Board $11,214 $11,214 $11,214 $9,946

Personal Expenses and Transporta-tion

$10,902 $10,902 $10,902 $8,942

Total Missouri Residents $50,631 $50,815 $51,080 $47,106

Non-Missouri Residents Add:

Non-Resident Tuition $36,490 $36,490 $36,490 $36,490

Total Non-Missouri Residents $ 87,121 $87,305 $87,570 $83,596

MU CVM Estimated Cost of Attendance 2019-20