2.18% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Virginia School of Medicine is 2.18% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,148 students applied and 156 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UVA School of Medicine is 8.67%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, UVA School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Virginia, UVA School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.81%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia School of Medicine | 2.18% | 8.67% | 7,148 | 156 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 1.81% | 8.28% | 29,437 | 546 |
| Public | 1.81% | 8.28% | 29,437 | 546 |
| Private | - | - | - | - |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UVA School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 14 to 86.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 42 to 58 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 52 to 48 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 7,148 | 3,324 | 3,781 | 1,001 (14.0%) | 6,147 (86.0%) |
| Matriculants | 156 | 65 | 90 | 81 (51.9%) | 75 (48.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.18% | 1.96% | 2.38% | 8.09% | 1.22% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Virginia School of Medicine is 518 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 156 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UVA School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia School of Medicine | 518 | 3.85 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 514 | 3.80 |
| Public | 514 | 3.80 |
| Private | - | - |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UVA School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 518 | 3.84 | - |
| 2023 | 518 | 3.87 | - |
| 2024 | 518 | 3.86 | - |
| 2025 | 517 | 3.85 | 3.85 |
| 2026 | 518 | 3.85 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to University of Virginia School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UVA School of Medicine's application system by December 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at UVA School of Medicine.
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $80 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |