Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
Public
Founded in 1978, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) is a public school located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Veterinary Medicine program at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The 2024 tuition & fee at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is $25,698 for Virginia residents and $56,169 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Veterinary Medicine schools in U.S., its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,755.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has a medical school granting MD program. You can check the detailed information about MD program at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute admission page.
Total 1,692 applied and 126 students admitted and enrolled into Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as the admission rate is 7.45%.
At Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.64. The GPA of science or prerequisite courses is 3.60.
Entering Class Profile at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Total 1,692 applicants applied to Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and 126 were accepted and enrolled to the schools. he acceptance rate, the percentage of matriculated applicants, is 7.45%.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.64.
| Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine | National Total/Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission | ||
| Applicants | 1,692 | 49,419 |
| Admitted (Interview Invited) | - | 6,957 |
| Matriculated | 126 | 3,598 |
| Admission Rate | 7.45% | 7.28% |
| Scores | ||
| GPA | 3.64 | 3.64 |
| Tuition & Fees | $56,169 ($25,698 in-state) | $55,755 ($35,663 in-state) |
2024 Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is $25,698 for Virginia residents and $56,169 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has increased by 5.37% over the past 5 years from $53,305 to $56,169.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $15,478 for Virginia students and $36,694 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Veterinary Medicine is $18,013 for Virginia students and $34,085 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees over last 5 years at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $24,772 | $53,305 |
| 2021 | $25,377 | $54,510 |
| 2022 | $25,435 | $54,568 |
| 2023 | $26,086 | $55,687 |
| 2024 | $25,698 | $56,169 |
Prerequisites for applying to Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
| Subject | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Biology with lab | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Physics with Lab | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Biochemistry | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| English | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Math | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Humanities or Social Sciences | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Medical Terminology | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
Required Application Components
To apply to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, you will need to use VMCAS. The deadline for the VMCAS is 2024-09-18. Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine also requires the secondary (supplemental) application and the non-refundable application fee is $60. (Deadline: 2023-09-18)In addition to the prerequisite courses, there are other components that you need to submit to apply to Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
See the following list for the required application component and find out how to prepare it before applying to the school.
- VMCAS Application
- Supplemental application
- Up to 100 hours of veterinary experience and 100 hours of animal experience
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- At least one must be completed by a veterinarian
- GRE not Required
- No minimum GPA
- Interview
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Directory Information
NameVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Parent InstitutionVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Address205 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Founded1978
Phone540-231-4699
Emaildvmadmit@vt.edu
Admission Informationhttps://dvm.vetmed.vt.edu/dvm-admissions/requirements.html
Class Profile-
Application Deadline2024-09-18
Application Fee$60