Best Medical Schools in Virginia (2026)
Virginia has 4 LCME-accredited medical schools, including University of Virginia School of Medicine, VCU School of Medicine and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Admitted students have a median MCAT of about 510.5 and a median GPA near 3.67. Compare every school below by MCAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from each school's published entering-class profile.
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Medical Schools in Virginia, Ranked
All 4 LCME-accredited medical schools in Virginia, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | MCAT |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | University of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville, VA | 517 |
| 53 | VCU School of Medicine Richmond, VA | 510 |
| 100 | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke, VA | 511 |
| 144 | Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA | 506 |
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Medical Schools in Virginia: FAQ
How many LCME-accredited medical schools are in Virginia?
There are 4 LCME-accredited medical schools in Virginia that AdmitBase tracks, including University of Virginia School of Medicine, VCU School of Medicine and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Each is listed below with its MCAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best medical schools in Virginia?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked medical schools in Virginia are University of Virginia School of Medicine, VCU School of Medicine and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Rankings are based on each school's published entering-class profile, not opinion surveys — see the full Virginia table below.
What MCAT score and GPA do you need for medical schools in Virginia?
Across Virginia medical schools, admitted students have a median MCAT of about 510.5 and a median GPA of about 3.67. Selective programs sit well above this; regional programs admit below it. Compare your own numbers school-by-school using the AdmitBase match calculator.
How hard is it to get into medical schools in Virginia?
The median acceptance rate among Virginia medical schools is about 6.3%, ranging from roughly 2.8% at the most selective to 12.0% at the least. Your individual odds depend on your MCAT and GPA versus each school's medians.
Is it easier to get into a medical school as a Virginia resident?
At public medical schools in Virginia, in-state residents often pay substantially lower tuition and, for some programs, face a more favorable applicant pool. Private programs generally apply one tuition rate and evaluate residents and non-residents the same way. Residency advantage varies by school — check each Virginia listing below.
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Statistics sourced from each school's published entering-class profile. Updated annually. AdmitBase is an independent admissions-data service and is not affiliated with any school.