Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.63
- Overall MCAT Score: 29.3 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.3
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.7
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.3
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: PO Box 980565, Richmond, VA 23298-0565
Phone Number: (804) 828-9629
Email: somume@hsc.vcu.edu
Website: http://www.medschool.vcu.edu
Admissions: Virginia Commonwealth University
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
Agnes L. Mack
Application fee
$80
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
10/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/09
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
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 2010-2011
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
6154 applied, 856 interviewed, 434 were accepted, 192 enrolled
In-state admissions data
824 applied, 408 interviewed, 205 were accepted, 111 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
5330 applied, 448 interviewed, 229 were accepted, 81 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2885 applied, 401 interviewed, 200 were accepted, 88 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1535 applied, 179 interviewed, 99 were accepted, 34 enrolled
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.60
Oldest MCAT considered
2006
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
10.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.0
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.7
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, demonstration of writing skills, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
42.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
22.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
13.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.0%
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
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.H.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.vcu.edu/honors/guaranteed.html
Tuition & Financial Aid: Virginia Commonwealth University
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Dr. Glenda Palmer
Financial aid phone
(804) 828-4006
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $25,644, Out-of-state: $39,281
Required fees
$2,176
Room and board
$13,400
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
96%
Percent of students receiving loans
89%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
46%
Percent of students receiving work study
2%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$136,233
Ranking: Virginia Commonwealth University
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$67.8
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$57.7
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.1
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
41.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.60
Average MCAT score
10.0
Acceptance rate
7.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.6
Total medical school enrollment
741