1.98% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Eastern Virginia Medical School is 1.98% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,613 students applied and 151 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of EVMS is 10.41%. 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, EVMS's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Virginia, EVMS's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.81%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | 1.98% | 10.41% | 7,613 | 151 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 1.81% | 8.28% | 29,437 | 546 |
| Public | 1.81% | 8.28% | 29,437 | 546 |
| Private | - | - | - | - |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At EVMS, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 46 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 50 to 50 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 7,613 | 3,426 | 4,157 | 1,134 (14.9%) | 6,479 (85.1%) |
| Matriculants | 151 | 70 | 80 | 76 (50.3%) | 75 (49.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.98% | 2.05% | 1.93% | 6.70% | 1.16% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Eastern Virginia Medical School is 513 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 151 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., EVMS' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | 513 | 3.8 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 514 | 3.80 |
| Public | 514 | 3.80 |
| Private | - | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Eastern Virginia Medical School, 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 EVMS's application system by December 31, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at EVMS.
The items in following table are the required items to Eastern Virginia Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2026-08-01 |
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| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-31 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.evms.edu/education/medical_programs/doctor_of_medicine/admissions_criteria/