Duquesne DO

Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine Pittsburgh, PA · Private · DO

Average MCAT: 505.7
Average GPA: 3.63
Class size: 137
Tuition: $66,698 (per year)
Out-of-state applicants: Welcome

Deadlines

AACOMAS deadline: April 1, 2027
Early Decision Program: July 1, 2026
Secondary deadline: April 30, 2027

Essays

Essay 1 (250-500 words)

Why do you want to become a physician, and how are you a good fit for DUQCOM's mission?

Essay 2 (250-500 words)

Can you describe an experience where you faced and overcame adversity?

Essay 3 (choose Essay 3 or 4) (250-500 words)

How have your experiences and understanding of social determinants of health influenced your perspective on patient care and your approach to practicing medicine?

Essay 4 (choose Essay 3 or 4) (250-500 words)

Can you share an example of an altruistic experience you've had and explain how it influenced your desire to pursue a career in medicine?

Editor's notes

Duquesne's secondary is by invitation, and the gate is hard numbers: 3.2 science and overall GPA, MCAT 500, and 90 credits with prerequisites done. If you're below any of them, fix that before you pay the AACOMAS fee.
Early decision here means you apply nowhere else until you hear back in November. With 137 seats filled in 2025 and a goal of 170 for 2026, the school is growing fast. If Duquesne is truly your first choice and your GPAs clear 3.5, it's worth a serious look. If you're hedging, don't.
Every essay should point back to the mission's specifics: caring for all people, including underserved urban and rural communities of Western Pennsylvania, 'in the Spiritan tradition,' with a focus on primary care. You don't have to share the faith. You do need a service record that makes the fit believable.
Line up a physician letter early. It's required under both letter options, and your file isn't complete without it. Applicants within four hours of Pittsburgh interview in person, so plan travel if you're close.