Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.80% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is 1.80% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,677 students applied and 138 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Columbia School of Medicine is 11.16%. 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, Columbia School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Columbia School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.35%.
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
1.80%
11.16%
7,677
138
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
New York Medical Schools
8.35%
37.86%
113,626
1,989
Public
22.20%
92.73%
25,700
765
Private
1.43%
10.43%
87,926
1,224
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Columbia School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 55 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 12 to 88 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
New York Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
7,677
3,393
4,199
1,175 (15.3%)
6,502 (84.7%)
Matriculants
138
66
71
16 (11.6%)
122 (88.4%)
Acceptance Rate
1.80%
1.94%
1.69%
1.36%
1.88%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is 522 and the average GPA is 3.95 over 138 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Columbia School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 508-528 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
522
3.95
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
New York Medical Schools
516
3.84
Public
513
3.81
Private
517
3.86
Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2026. To apply to Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 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 Columbia School of Medicine's application system by October 22, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at Columbia School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
