Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine is a private medical school in Florida (Fort Lauderdale).
What Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Personal, experiential and academic information reviewed.
Qualities
Motivation, sensitivity to others, oral communication, maturity, compassion and altruism.
Mission and background
Individual review.
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 | 512 |
| Interview invite rate | 6.8% |
| School type | Private |
| State | Florida |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 5,790 |
| Matriculants | 65 |
| In-state share of entering class | 73.8% |
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 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine look for in applicants?
From Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Personal, experiential and academic information reviewed. Qualities: Motivation, sensitivity to others, oral communication, maturity, compassion and altruism. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine's mission focus?
Individual review. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.85 and the median MCAT is 512 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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