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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, VA

Admissions Statistics

8.0%

Acceptance Rate

5,872

Applied

614

Interviewed

471

Admitted (Est.)

155

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

520
10th: 514 Median: 520 90th: 526

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: April 11, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 30, 2025

GPA

3.96
10th: 3.84 Median: 3.96 90th: 4.08

Minimum GPA: 3

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: July 7, 2025

Deadline: December 15, 2025

Fee: $80

Interview

Interview Invitations

July 14, 2025

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 1 minimum , 6 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

At a minimum, one committee letter or two individual letters are required. The School of Medicine prefers that students use their committee if a committee letter is available. UVA encourages applicants to seek letter writers who know them best regardless of the academic discipline they come from.

What University of Virginia School of Medicine Values

University of Virginia School of Medicine uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions