Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is a private medical school in New York (Hempstead).
What Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell says it looks for
Experiences
Service, leadership, honors, employment, research and unique accomplishments.
Qualities
Honesty, integrity, teamwork, empathy, maturity, creativity, communication and self-direction.
Mission and background
Individual educational/social background and responses to challenges considered.
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 | 3.85 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 518 |
| Interview invite rate | 15.0% |
| School type | Private |
| State | New York |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 5,368 |
| Matriculants | 104 |
| In-state share of entering class | 57.7% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell look for in applicants?
From Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Service, leadership, honors, employment, research and unique accomplishments. Qualities: Honesty, integrity, teamwork, empathy, maturity, creativity, communication and self-direction. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell's mission focus?
Individual educational/social background and responses to challenges considered. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell have?
The median GPA is 3.85 and the median MCAT is 518 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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