MCAT Median
512
GPA Median
3.79
Acceptance Rate
5.2%
Program avg: 14.3%
Class Size
220
Estimated figures
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How to Get Into VCU School of Medicine
To be competitive at VCU School of Medicine, applicants typically present a MCAT score near 512 and a GPA around 3.79. VCU School of Medicine admits about 5.2% of applicants. Each entering class is roughly 220 students. The school is located in Richmond, VA. Figures reflect the 2025 entering class. The MCAT and GPA figures are AdmitBase estimates, not medians published by VCU School of Medicine. Enter your own GPA and MCAT score on AdmitBase to see your personalized match category and admission odds.
Admitted Student Profiles
Historical Trends
13-year data (2014–2026)
| Year | MCAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 512 | 3.79 | — | — | — |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 8,306 | 184 |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$36,981
$14,491 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$61,989
Outcomes
Board/Certification Pass Rate
97%
Student Body
Total Applicants
8,306
Women
61.4%
In-State
63%
2027 Application Deadlines
2027 Application Requirements
- Apply through
- AMCAS
- Admissions test
- MCAT
- Letters of recommendation
- Three to five letters from supervisors, professors or mentors; an institutional pre-med committee packet can also satisfy the requirement.
- Casper
- Required
- Secondary application
- By invitation
- Interview
- Multiple mini interviews (MMI)
- Experience
- Minimum 40 hours in-person physician shadowing in the U.S.; minimum 60 hours direct, hands-on patient care; minimum 100 hours community service.
- Also
- VCU does not currently participate in the AAMC PREview program. Organic Chemistry II with lab is required only if required by the applicant's institution for the major or as a prerequisite for upper-level coursework.
Required coursework
- Biology · one academic year · with lab · may be satisfied by general biology, general zoology or botany
- General Chemistry · one academic year · with lab
- Organic Chemistry I · one semester or institutional equivalent · with lab
- Physics · one academic year · with lab
- Biochemistry · one semester or institutional equivalent
- Math · one academic year · must be College Algebra or higher
- English · one academic year of intensive writing courses · may be a writing-intensive course in another subject
Source: VCU School of Medicine M.D. admissions (prospective applicants), read September 21, 2026. Requirements change each cycle; confirm on the school's site before you apply.
Data source: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, entering class 2025 (class averages) (2025). Some figures on this page are estimates — see the note above.
VCU School of Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
What is VCU School of Medicine's acceptance rate?
VCU School of Medicine has an acceptance rate of about 5.2% (2025 entering class). For comparison, the average across Medicine programs we track is 14.3%.
What MCAT score do you need for VCU School of Medicine?
AdmitBase estimates the median MCAT score of admitted students at VCU School of Medicine at about 512 (2025 entering class). This is an AdmitBase estimate, not a median published by VCU School of Medicine — treat it as a guide only.
What GPA do you need to get into VCU School of Medicine?
AdmitBase estimates the median GPA of admitted students at VCU School of Medicine at about 3.79 (2025 entering class). This is an AdmitBase estimate, not a median published by VCU School of Medicine — treat it as a guide only.
How much does VCU School of Medicine cost?
Annual in-state or resident tuition at VCU School of Medicine is $36,981. Out-of-state or non-resident tuition is $61,989. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.
How hard is it to get into VCU School of Medicine?
Admission to VCU School of Medicine is competitive: it admits roughly 5.2% of applicants, the median MCAT is 512, the median GPA is 3.79. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether VCU School of Medicine is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and MCAT score.
Where is VCU School of Medicine located?
VCU School of Medicine is located in Richmond, VA.
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