1.50% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is 1.50% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,873 people applied and 103 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Vanderbilt School of Medicine is 10.00%. 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, Vanderbilt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Tennessee, Vanderbilt School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.18%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | 1.50% | 10.00% | 6,873 | 103 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 3.18% | 9.65% | 21,561 | 519 |
| Public | 4.63% | 12.44% | 5,644 | 253 |
| Private | 2.21% | 6.87% | 15,917 | 266 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Vanderbilt School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 48 to 51 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 5 to 95.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 6 to 94 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,873 | 3,299 | 3,533 | 323 (4.7%) | 6,550 (95.3%) |
| Matriculants | 103 | 44 | 57 | 6 (5.8%) | 97 (94.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.50% | 1.33% | 1.61% | 1.85% | 1.48% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is 521 and the average GPA is 3.95 over 103 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Vanderbilt 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 509-528 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | 521 | 3.95 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 511 | 3.76 |
| Public | 511 | 3.80 |
| Private | 511 | 3.72 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Vanderbilt School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2023 | 518 | 3.75 | - |
| 2024 | 521 | 3.94 | - |
| 2025 | 521 | 3.95 | 3.94 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2025. To apply to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at Vanderbilt School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Secondary Application Fee | $95 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 509-528 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry / Biochemistry |
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| Social Sciences And Communication | |
| Mathematics / Statistics And Physics |
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Data Source: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/md-admissions/admission-requirements/