Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.81
- Overall MCAT Score: 33.9 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.9
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 11.5
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.5
- MCAT Writing Sample: Q
Address: 21st Avenue S and Garland Avenue Nashville, TN 37232-2104
Phone Number: (615) 322-2145
Email: N/A
Website: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/medschool/
Admissions: Vanderbilt University 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 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Patricia Sagen
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
N/A
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
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 2013-2014
July
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
5331 applied, 859 interviewed, 296 were accepted, 104 enrolled
In-state admissions data
328 applied, 59 interviewed, 19 were accepted, 13 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
5003 applied, 800 interviewed, 277 were accepted, 91 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2321 applied, 353 interviewed, 142 were accepted, 52 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1965 applied, 398 interviewed, 155 were accepted, 45 enrolled
International admissions data
537 applied, 72 interviewed, 27 were accepted, 8 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirement MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.6
Average biological MCAT score
12.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.6
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
41.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
30.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
29.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
0.0%
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./J.D., 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: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Vicky Cagle
Financial aid phone
(615) 343-6310
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $38,400
Required fees
$3,167
Room and board
$15,120
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
92%
Percent of students receiving loans
63%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
87%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$113,500
Ranking: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
71
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.2
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.3
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$353.9
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$156.73
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
63
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
34.8%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Average MCAT score
11.6
Acceptance rate
5.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
5.1:1
Total medical school enrollment
436
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data