Columbia University School of Nursing - Masters Direct Entry (MDE) / DNP joint program acceptance rate

[ethanle]

Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the direct entry nursing MDE/DNP joint program at Columbia? I know you can get accepted for the MDE but not the DNP portion so what is the acceptance rate for getting into both? Thanks!

[Mmm2026]

Hi I'm currently in the mde/DNP and your question is a difficult one because there are different seats allotted for different DNP. Like midwifery for example has between 15-18 seats whereas FNP has around 40. The MDE class has around 200 people per year so probability speaking you're more likely to get accepted to MDE and not DNP. Keep in mind that for DNP you are also competing for spots from last year's MDE class, as well as those who may switch to different dnp programs. Hope this helps!

[ethanle]

Hey! Thanks for responding. Would you mind sharing your stats, Alma mater and things you did or others in your cohort did that improved your chances? Also were there interviews and do they keep demonstrated interest in mind?

[Mmm2026]

Sure. Alma mater NYU 3.9 GPA. No interviews outside of a recorded video interview for your application. But really strong letters of recommendation I would say was a big factor. I'm not sure what you mean by demonstrated interest. 

[ethanle]

For example if you attended tours and stuff they keep a list that says you are demonstrating interest in the college etc? Like familiarity with your name? Also do you mind sharing any extracurriculars and where your letter of recs came from such as past nurses or NPs or doctors etc? 

[Mmm2026]

Yeah I was accepted to many of the typical masters direct entry programs Yale, Hopkins, etc and I will say once you're accepted they send many personalized emails and communication efforts to get you to attend. Columbia specifically has a visiting day in March that is very well put together, lots of swag, food, and opportunities for questions. They provide many info sessions (Zoom) that allow you to make an informed decision. My letter of recs came from my director of my community college, NYU professor, and a nurse at my CNA job. As far as extracurriculars I was a part of many clubs and organizations NYU based (RA, dean of students, etc) most students who applied are really involved so as long as you have 2-3 orgs that you're consistently committed to I would say that's fine.