Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
3.87% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 3.87% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,121 people applied and 82 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Marshall University School of Medicine is 9.50%. 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, Marshall University School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University
3.87%
9.50%
2,121
82
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
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Marshall University School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 6 to 94.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 57 to 43 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
West Virginia Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,121
950
1,162
129 (6.1%)
1,992 (93.9%)
Matriculants
82
37
45
47 (57.3%)
35 (42.7%)
Acceptance Rate
3.87%
3.89%
3.87%
36.32%
1.76%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University is 504 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 82 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Marshall University School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University
504
3.8
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall UniversityMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Marshall University School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
503
3.60
-
2023
503
3.66
3.56
2024
504
3.80
3.74
2025
504
3.80
3.74
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, 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 Marshall University School of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Marshall University School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
