2.14% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 2.14% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,223 people applied and 112 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of WVU School of Medicine is 11.49%. 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, WVU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University School of Medicine | 2.14% | 11.49% | 5,223 | 112 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At WVU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 51 to 49 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 4 to 96.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 50 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 70 to 30 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,223 | 2,669 | 2,538 | 4 | 96 |
| Matriculants | 112 | 56 | 56 | 70 | 30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.14% | 2.10% | 2.21% | 1,881.08% | 31.57% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.81 over 112 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WVU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University School of Medicine | 509 | 3.81 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at WVU School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 509 | 3.80 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.80 | 3.75 |
| 2024 | 509 | 3.81 | 3.77 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to West Virginia 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to WVU School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at WVU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to West Virginia University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2024-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-31 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2024-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | |
| Biological Sciences | |
| Chemistry |
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| Engineering Sciences | |
| Laboratory Sciences | |
| Mathematics / Statistics | |
| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://medicine.wvu.edu/md-admissions/admissions-requirements/