Veterinary School Acceptance Rates 2026
Acceptance rates for 32 AVMA-accredited US veterinary schools, sorted from most to least selective.
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Data: official admissions disclosures · Last updated July 2026
32
With Data
4.0%
Most Selective
14.0%
Median
32.0%
Least Selective
Highly Selective (< 15%)
17 schools accept fewer than 15% of applicants.
Selective (15–25%)
| School | Accept % |
|---|---|
| Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Ames, IA | 15% |
| Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine West Lafayette, IN | 15% |
| University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Champaign, IL | 16% |
| Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Spokane, WA | 16% |
| Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Roanoke, VA | 16% |
| Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Auburn, AL | 17% |
| Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Manhattan, KS | 18% |
| University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Columbia, MO | 18% |
| Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Stillwater, OK | 20% |
| Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State, MS | 20% |
Moderate (25–40%)
| School | Accept % |
|---|---|
| Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Tuskegee, AL | 25% |
| Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine Brookville, NY | 28% |
| Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine Knoxville, TN | 30% |
| Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine Glendale, AZ | 30% |
| University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine Tucson, AZ | 32% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average acceptance rate for veterinary schools in 2026?
Acceptance rates vary widely by tier. Top-ranked veterinary schools often admit fewer than 10% of applicants, while regional programmes typically admit 30–60%. AdmitBase publishes the most recent acceptance rate for every AVMA-accredited veterinary school in the table below, sourced from AAVMC institutional data.
How is acceptance rate calculated?
Acceptance rate is the number of admitted applicants divided by the number of applications received, typically reported in each veterinary school's annual AAVMC disclosure. Yield (the percentage of admits who enrol) is reported separately. AdmitBase displays both metrics when available.
Are acceptance rates the best signal of admission difficulty?
Acceptance rate alone can mislead. A school with a 20% acceptance rate may be easier to get into than one with a 30% rate if its applicant pool is significantly stronger. GRE and GPA medians, not raw acceptance rates, are the best predictors of an individual applicant's chances. AdmitBase uses 40% GRE and 60% GPA to calculate personalised match scores.
How many veterinary schools does this page cover?
This page lists acceptance-rate data for 32 AVMA-accredited veterinary schools, refreshed annually after the latest AAVMC disclosure becomes available.
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