West Virginia University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

2.14% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 2.14% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,223 people applied and 112 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of WVU School of Medicine is 11.49%. 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, WVU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
West Virginia University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
West Virginia University School of Medicine2.14%11.49%5,223112
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
West Virginia University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At WVU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 51 to 49 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 4 to 96.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 50 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 70 to 30 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenWest Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,2232,6692,538496
Matriculants11256567030
Acceptance Rate2.14%2.10%2.21%1,881.08%31.57%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.81 over 112 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WVU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
West Virginia University School of Medicine5093.81
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
West Virginia University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at WVU School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225093.80-
20235113.803.75
20245093.813.77

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to West Virginia University 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 WVU School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at WVU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to West Virginia University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
WVU School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2024-08-31
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$100
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for WVU School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biochemistry
    Biological Sciences
      Chemistry
      • Lab experiences may be required.
      Engineering Sciences
        Laboratory Sciences
          Mathematics / Statistics
            Organic Chemistry
            • Lab experiences may be required.
            Physics
            • Lab experiences may be required.