College of Veterinary Medicine draws one of nation's largest applicant pools
College of Veterinary Medicine graduate Cierra Smith assists in giving a lion a CT scan at the Denver Zoo during her clinical year placement. Third-year students at the college work in clinical settings across the nation to hone their skills and reinforce classroom learning before graduation. The college was recently recognized as the third most popular choice among incoming students.
More than 2,500 prospective students sought a spot in the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine's incoming class, placing it among the most competitive programs in the nation.
The college received 2,541 applications for the class of 2029, which begins next fall. The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges lists the program as the third-most popular choice in the United States among up-and-coming veterinarians. The only schools to receive more applications were Colorado State and Ohio State universities.