Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.37
- 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: N
Address: 400 N. Lee Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Phone Number: (800) 356-7836
Email: admissions@wvsom.edu
Website: http://www.wvsom.edu
Admissions: West Virginia School 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 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Donna Varney
Application fee
$155
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
02/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
09/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
05/01
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
14
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2010-2011
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
2879 applied, 589 interviewed, 520 were accepted, 204 enrolled
In-state admissions data
164 applied, 102 interviewed, 78 were accepted, 63 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2715 applied, 487 interviewed, 442 were accepted, 141 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1394 applied, 252 interviewed, 263 were accepted, 90 enrolled
Minority admissions data
148 interviewed, 143 were accepted, 42 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.42
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
8.0
Average biological MCAT score
8.3
Average physical sciences MCAT score
7.5
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
8.1
Average writing MCAT score
M
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
52.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
13.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
8.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
6.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
21.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
N/A
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Sharon L. Howard
Financial aid phone
(800) 356-7836
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $20,426, Out-of-state: $50,546
Required fees
$200
Room and board
N/A
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
98%
Percent of students receiving loans
95%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
19%
Percent of students receiving work study
6%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$175,926
Ranking: West Virginia School 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)
1.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
N/A
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
N/A
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.5
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.6
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
78.1%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.42
Average MCAT score
8.0
Acceptance rate
18.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.1
Total medical school enrollment
695