VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.61% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 2.61% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,040 people applied and 184 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of VCU Medical College is 9.29%. 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, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Virginia, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.08%.
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division
2.61%
9.29%
7,040
184
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
Virginia Medical Schools
2.08%
8.18%
26,074
543
Public
2.08%
8.18%
26,074
543
Private
-
-
-
-
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At VCU Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 17 to 83.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 54 to 46 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Virginia Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
7,040
3,189
3,830
17
83
Matriculants
184
79
104
54
46
Acceptance Rate
2.61%
2.48%
2.71%
320.24%
55.53%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 512 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 184 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., VCU Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
VCU Medical College requires a minimum MCAT score of 503. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Virginia resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division
512
3.7
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Virginia Medical Schools
514
3.67
Public
514
3.67
Private
-
-
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at VCU Medical College.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
512
3.70
-
2023
512
3.70
-
2024
512
3.70
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division, 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 VCU Medical College's application system by January 30, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at VCU Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.