Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the West Virginia University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 29(out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 9.5
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.5
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506-9111
Phone Number: (304) 293-2408
Email: medadmissions@hsc.wvu.edu
Website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/students
Admissions: West Virginia University
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. G. Anne Cather
Application fee
$100
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/01
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
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2010-2011
August
Fall 2008 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
2979 applied, 410 interviewed, 186 were accepted, 110 enrolled
In-state admissions data
217 applied, 140 interviewed, 86 were accepted, 66 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2762 applied, 270 interviewed, 100 were accepted, 44 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1250 applied, 175 interviewed, 84 were accepted, 49 enrolled
Minority admissions data
677 applied, 83 interviewed, 21 were accepted, 14 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.74
Oldest MCAT considered
2007
Average MCAT score
9.5
Average biological MCAT score
9.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
9.5
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.1
Average writing MCAT score
O
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, behavioral science, social sciences, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
53.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
30.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
10.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
7.0%
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.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Candance L. Frazier
Financial aid phone
(304) 293-3706
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
2008-2009 Tuition
In-state: $19,024, Out-of-state: $42,820
Required fees
$1,140
Room and board
$8,532
2008-2009 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
93%
Percent of students receiving loans
83%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
50%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$126,739
Ranking: West Virginia University
Research Ranking
Research score
N/A
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.4
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.7
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$15.1
2008 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$23.6
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
52
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2006, 2007, and 2008 graduates entering primary-care specialties
49.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.74
Average MCAT score
9.5
Acceptance rate
6.2%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.5
Total medical school enrollment
432