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 4.02%. 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%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | 1.89% | 11.16% | 7,291 | 138 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.02% | 13.66% | 945,685 | 22,779 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 468,174 | 8,669 |
| New York Medical Schools | 8.46% | 37.86% | 102,245 | 1,963 |
| Public | 22.26% | 92.73% | 24,419 | 747 |
| Private | 1.56% | 10.43% | 77,826 | 1,216 |
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.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | New York Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 7,291 | 3,237 | 3,974 | 1,094 (15.0%) | 6,197 (85.0%) |
| Matriculants | 138 | 65 | 72 | 20 (14.5%) | 118 (85.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.89% | 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 Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons | 522 | 3.95 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| New York Medical Schools | 516 | 3.86 |
| Public | 513 | 3.82 |
| Private | 517 | 3.88 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Columbia School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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| 2022 | 521 | 3.91 | - |
| 2023 | 518 | 3.72 | - |
| 2024 | 522 | 3.90 | - |
| 2025 | 522 | 3.95 | 3.96 |
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.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-10-22 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $110 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 508-528 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/md-program/admissions/apply/application-requirements