Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Q: Does Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine require the MCAT?

Yes, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine requires the MCAT. The oldest MCAT accepted is from January 20, 2023.

Q: Does Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine accept international students?

Yes, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine accepts international applicants. International applicants must have a degree from a US accredited institution, along with a valid VISA and, if accepted, must document ability to pay tuition & fees for at least 4-years of study.

Q: How much is the secondary application fee?

The secondary application fee is $80.

Q: What is the deposit amount?

The deposit is $100 for residents and $100 for non-residents. This deposit is refundable.

Richmond, VA

Admissions Statistics

6.7%

Acceptance Rate

6,708

Applied

791

Interviewed

451

Admitted (Est.)

188

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

514

10th: 508 Median: 514 90th: 520

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 20, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025

GPA

3.9

10th: 3.78 Median: 3.9 90th: 4.02

Minimum GPA: 3
3.0 demonstrating competitive GPA for last 2 consecutive years or >3.5 GPA graduate science course work of 27 credit hours

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Upon receipt of granted supplemental.

Deadline: 60 days from date supplemental is granted.

Fee: $80

Interview

Interview Invitations

Late July

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 5 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

Letters must address personal experiences and characteristics that will help us to develop an overall portrait of you. A letter based upon direct interaction with you and addressing qualities such as maturity, empathy, character, reliability, interpersonal skills, and any special attributes or experiences will be the most helpful. Letters may be authored by individuals from an academic, clinical, employment, research, or volunteer setting. People who know you well and who can attest to your character and abilities based upon their personal experience with you will be the most meaningful.

What Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Values

Virginia Commonwealth University 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

Does Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine require the MCAT?

Does Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine accept international students?

How much is the secondary application fee?

What is the deposit amount?