Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman, WA
Public
Founded in 1899, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a public school located in Pullman, Washington. The Veterinary Medicine program at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
The 2024 tuition & fee at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine is $28,471 for Washington residents and $64,075 for out-of-state students. Compared to public Veterinary Medicine schools in U.S., its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $55,755.
Washington State University has a medical school granting MD program. You can check the detailed information about MD program at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine admission page.
Total 2,054 applied and 180 students accepted to admit (or invited to interviews) to Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine (The acceptance rate is 8.76%). Of the accepted students, 133 students finally enrolled and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 73.89%.
At Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the average GPA submitted by enrolled students is 3.69 and the GPA range is 2.56 - 4.00. The GPA of science or prerequisite courses is 3.66.
Entering Class Profile at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
The following table summarizes the entering class statistics for the last year matriculants at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Total 2,054 applicants applied to Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and 180 were accepted or invited to interview (The acceptance rate is 8.76%). The yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 73.89.
The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.69.
| Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine | National Total/Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission | ||
| Applicants | 2,054 | 49,419 |
| Admitted (Interview Invited) | 180 | 6,957 |
| Matriculated | 133 | 3,598 |
| Acceptance Rate | 8.76% | 25.92% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 73.89% | 37.56% |
| Scores | ||
| GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 |
| Tuition & Fees | $64,075 ($28,471 in-state) | $55,755 ($35,663 in-state) |
2024 Veterinary Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine is $28,471 for Washington residents and $64,075 for out-of-state students.
The tuition & fees at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine has increased by 3.13% over the past 5 years from $62,128 to $64,075.
Washington State University has undergraduate programs and its undergraduate tuition & fees $12,997 for Washington students and $29,073 for out-of-state students. The average graduate tuition & fees other than Veterinary Medicine is $14,400 for Washington students and $29,567 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the Veterinary Medicine tuition & fees over last 5 years at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $26,572 | $62,128 |
| 2021 | $27,346 | $62,758 |
| 2022 | $27,426 | $62,838 |
| 2023 | $27,408 | $62,820 |
| 2024 | $28,471 | $64,075 |
Prerequisites for applying to Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
The courses in the table below lists prerequisite courses as examples shown in Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine admission page. For the detailed explanation, see its admission page.
| Subject | Hours |
|---|---|
| Inorganic chemistry with laboratory | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Organic chemistry with laboratory | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Genetics | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Biochemistry | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Physics with laboratory | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Statistics (methods) | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Algebra, pre-calculus, or higher | 1 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| English composition/communication | 2 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
| Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences | 7 Semester Hours General Study Credit |
Required Application Components
To apply to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, you will need to use VMCAS. The deadline for the VMCAS is 2024-09-18. Washington State University 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 Washington State University 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
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- At least one must be from a veterinarian
- Personal Statement
- Essay Questions
- Veterinary experiences (work supervised by or in observation of a veterinarian)
- Animal experiences (any work with animals not supervised by a veterinarian)
- Employment experiences (other than veterinary or animal experience)
- Research experiences
- Volunteer and community services (outside of the veterinary field)
- Extracurricular activities
- Achievements (honors, awards, and scholarships)
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Directory Information
NameWashington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Parent InstitutionWashington State University
Address100 Grimes Way, P.O. Box 647012, Pullman, WA 99164
Founded1899
Phone509-335-9515
Emailadmissions@vetmed.wsu.edu
Admission Informationhttps://vetmed.wsu.edu/education/dvm/admission-requirements/
Application Deadline2024-09-18
Application Fee$60