1.89% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is 1.89% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,291 people applied and 138 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Columbia School of Medicine is 11.16%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Columbia School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Columbia School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.46%.
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons1.89%11.16%7,291138
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
New York Medical Schools8.46%37.86%102,2451,963
Public22.26%92.73%24,419747
Private1.56%10.43%77,8261,216

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Columbia School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 55 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 47 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 15 to 86 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNew York ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7,2913,2373,9741,094 (15.0%)6,197 (85.0%)
Matriculants138657220 (14.5%)118 (85.5%)
Acceptance Rate1.89%2.01%1.81%1.83%1.90%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is 522 and the average GPA is 3.95 over 138 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Columbia School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 508-528 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons5223.95
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
New York Medical Schools5163.86
Public5133.82
Private5173.88

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Columbia School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225213.91-
20235183.72-
20245223.90-
20255223.953.96

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Columbia School of Medicine's application system by October 22, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at Columbia School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Columbia School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-10-22
Secondary Application Fee$110
Minimum MCAT score of 508-528 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Columbia School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.