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University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

College highlights
The College of Veterinary Medicine affects the lives of Minnesotans every day by educating current and future veterinarians and biomedical scientists, discovering and disseminating new knowledge and skills, and providing state-of-the-art veterinary services.

CVM at a glance
View information about the Veterinary Medical Center, The Raptor Center, and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, as well as student enrollment and faculty information.

How we rank
Each year, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges provides comparative data for the 28 veterinary colleges. The following are highlights of how the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine compares with its 27 peer colleges.



Class of 2011 profile
  • Applicants: 1,010 - male: 230 - female: 780 (77%)
  • Resident applicants 197, Non-resident applicants 813
  • Enrolled students: 90
  • Minnesota residents: 54
  • Average GPA: 3.51
  • Average GRE: 1170

2008 graduates

D.V.M.:

  • 90 graduates
  • 25 practicing in Minnesota
  • 30 entering small animal practice
  • 13 entering large animal practice
  • 19 entering internships
  • 3 entering equine or equine internships
  • 1 entering industry
  • 1 entering military or federal government service
  • 23 seeking positions
  • Average salary: Small animal private practice, $64,250; large animal private practice, $62,000
  • Average age: 28
  • Average indebtedness: $148,000

D.V.M./M.P.H.: 8 graduates

M.S.:
4 graduates

Ph.D.: 6 graduates

Date updated: September 22, 2008



 

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