University of Virginia School of Medicine

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Virginia School of Medicine?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.74
  • Overall MCAT Score: 33.7 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.1
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 11.1
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 11.5
  • MCAT Writing Sample Score: P

Address: PO Box 800793, McKim Hall, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0793
Phone Number: (434) 924-5571
Email: medsch-adm@virginia.edu
Website: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/SOM/

Admissions: University of Virginia School of 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
Dr. Lesley L. Thomas
Application fee
$80
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
05/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/01
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
3
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
2640 applied, 548 interviewed, 370 were accepted, 145 enrolled
In-state admissions data
542 applied, 187 interviewed, 131 were accepted, 79 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2098 applied, 361 interviewed, 239 were accepted, 66 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1163 applied, 257 interviewed, 181 were accepted, 65 enrolled
Minority admissions data
853 applied, 166 interviewed, 122 were accepted, 49 enrolled
International admissions data
80 applied, 14 interviewed, 9 were accepted, 3 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.73
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
11.1
Average biological MCAT score
11.6
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.3
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.6
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
29.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
27.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
18.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
3.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
23.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A

Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Nancy Zimmer
Financial aid phone
(434) 924-0033
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $30,420, Out-of-state: $40,202
Required fees
$2,230
Room and board
$19,371
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
83%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
82%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$116,769

Ranking: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Research Ranking
Research score
59
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$149.7
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$159.4
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
60
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.5
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
38.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.73
Average MCAT score
11.1
Acceptance rate
14.0%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.6
Total medical school enrollment
580