Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private osteopathic medical school in New Mexico (Las Cruces; Melbourne).
What Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Medical, service, leadership, employment, research and community experiences reviewed.
Qualities
Individual preparation, attributes and potential for success.
Mission and background
Same requirements applied to New Mexico and Florida campuses; residents/nonresidents welcomed.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.50 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 500 |
| Interview invite rate | Not reported |
| School type | Private |
| State | New Mexico |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: AACOM school profile, with some figures user-reported (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine look for in applicants?
From Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Medical, service, leadership, employment, research and community experiences reviewed. Qualities: Individual preparation, attributes and potential for success. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine's mission focus?
Same requirements applied to New Mexico and Florida campuses; residents/nonresidents welcomed. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.50 and the median MCAT is 500 (AACOM school profile, with some figures user-reported). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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