Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.51
  • Overall MCAT Score: 25 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 9
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 8
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 8
  • MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q

Address: 2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone Number: (540) 231-6138
Email: mprice@vcom.vt.edu
Website: http://www.vcom.vt.edu

Admissions: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information. 
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
C. Tyler Corvin
Application fee
$85
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
02/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
05/01
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
N/A
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
07/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4181 applied, 554 interviewed, 507 were accepted, 351 enrolled
In-state admissions data
592 applied, 199 interviewed, 180 were accepted, 147 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3589 applied, 355 interviewed, 327 were accepted, 204 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1954 applied, 225 interviewed, 201 were accepted, 168 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1516 applied, 103 interviewed, 99 were accepted, 87 enrolled
International admissions data
210 applied, 1 interviewed, 1 were accepted, 1 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.57
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
8.5
Average biological MCAT score
8.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
8.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
8.4
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, physics, demonstration of writing skills, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
53.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
14.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
9.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
9.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
D.O./Ph.D., D.O./M.B.A., D.O./M.P.H., D.O./M.S., D.O./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

Tuition & Financial Aid: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Daniel Hewitt
Financial aid phone
(540) 231-6021
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $37,080
Required fees
$830
Room and board
$14,536
2012-2103 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
95%
Percent of students receiving loans
88%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
31%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
N/A

Ranking: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
1.6
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
1.8
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$0.2
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$5.08
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.2
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
53.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.57
Average MCAT score
8.5
Acceptance rate
12.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.1:1
Total medical school enrollment
919

* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data