Statistics indicate that only about four out of five students who apply for admission to this university are accepted. The university is selective about who they accept, allowing only the best to be accepted. Only a firm interview can ensure an acceptance.

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Oregon State Veterinary School is divided into two departments – Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Sciences. The Biomedical Sciences department includes anatomy, physiology, immunology, pathology, clinical pathology, infectious diseases, and public health. The Clinical Sciences department includes internal medicine, surgery, theriogenology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and rural practice. The program offers several optional two-week experiences including one at the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the coast, surgery experience at the Humane Society’s Animal Medical Learning Center and another at the Wildlife Safari Zoological Park.

The Oregon Veterinary School curriculum includes three years of required courses and electives. The fourth year is a ‘block’ system for clinical practice. Each block is two to four weeks long.

Facilities
Oregon Veterinary School is located in Corvallis, OR – between Portland and Eugene. A new small animal clinic was opened in 2005 and renovations to the large animal clinic and classrooms finished in 2008. State-of-the-art equipment at Oregon State Veterinary School includes:

• a 64-slice CT scanner
• a 3D echocardio unit
• a small animal MRI
• high-speed treadmill for equine rehab
• small animal rehab and physical therapy facilities
• new laboratories

Contact

Admissions Office
Phone: (541) 737-2098
Fax: (541) 737-2098
Email: cvmadmissions@oregonstate.edu
Website: https://vetmed.oregonstate.edu/

Oregon State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Attn: Admissions
200 Madgruder Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-4801

Quick Facts

1. Application Deadline
Applications are due October 2nd.

2. GRE or MCAT
The GRE is required; MCAT is not permissible as a substitute. The test must have been taken within the 5 years immediately preceding application deadline. Results must be electronically reported by October 2.

3. Students
216 students are currently enrolled in the four year DVM program.

4. Four-year Total Tuition Cost
Based on 2014-2015 tuition rates for the DVM degree

In State Tuition:$89,160 ($22,290/year)
Out of State Tuition: $171,072 ($42,768/year)

Total for Room & Board: $42,312 ($10,578/year)

5. Accreditation
Oregon Veterinary School was given full accreditation status by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The next site visit scheduled is 2014.

NAVLE Minimum Pass Rate to remain in Good Standing: 80%
NAVLE pass rate for Oregon State Veterinary School: 100% (Class of 2011)
NAVLE – North American Veterinary Licensing Examination

6. School Rank
Oregon State University Veterinary School was ranked #25 by US News and World Reports in 2011.

7. School History
Oregon Veterinary School was established in 1975. A separate facility was constructed in 1980 and the first class graduated in 1983.

8. Transfer Students
Accepted

Admissions Information

Admissions Criteria

Oregon State Veterinary School admits students who demonstrate the following criteria:

• High probability of successfully completing the program
• Possess qualities valuable in a veterinarian
• Have knowledge and understanding of the veterinary profession
• Can contribute to the cultural, geographic, professional, and economic diversity of the student body and profession

Academic Success

• GPA (no minimum required)
• Upper level science course quality and quantity
• Course load and performance (15 credit hours and above)
• GRE score
• Work and family demands during school
• Any special obstacles that the student has overcome

Veterinary Qualities

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Maturity
• Motivation
• Diversity of interests and activities
• Leadership
• Civic and community mindedness

Veterinary Knowledge

• Veterinary and other animal experience
• Recommendations
• Potential to contribute
• Knowledge of varied roles of veterinarians

Please note that interviews are only held for Oregon residents, non-residents will not have interviews.

Letters of Recommendation/Evaluations (a total of 3)

• Veterinarian (at least 1 is required)
• Others of student’s choice – however, if currently in a graduate program, include letter from advisor

Acceptance Rate
11% (56 accepted out of 508 applicants – Class of 2014).

Out of the typical 48-56 of the accepted incoming students:

• 40 are for Oregon residents
• 8 to 16 are for non-residents