VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.22% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 2.22% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,306 people applied and 184 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of VCU Medical College is 9.29%. 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, VCU Medical College'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 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Virginia, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.81%.
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division
2.22%
9.29%
8,306
184
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.66%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
16.03%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
9.97%
515,618
8,786
Virginia Medical Schools
1.81%
8.74%
29,437
546
Public
1.81%
8.74%
29,437
546
Private
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-
-
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VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At VCU Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 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 38 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 63 to 37 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Virginia Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
8,306
3,704
4,552
1,171 (14.1%)
7,135 (85.9%)
Matriculants
184
69
113
116 (63.0%)
68 (37.0%)
Acceptance Rate
2.22%
1.86%
2.48%
9.90%
0.95%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 513 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 184 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., VCU Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
VCU Medical College requires a minimum MCAT score of 503. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Virginia resident
MCAT Scores
GPA
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division
513
3.88
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Virginia Medical Schools
514
3.81
Public
514
3.81
Private
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-
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences DivisionMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division, 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 VCU Medical College's application system by January 30, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at VCU Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
