VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division
#69 in Best Medical Schools
#42 in Largest Medical Schools
#19 in Oldest Medical Schools
#32 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1838, VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is a Public school located in Richmond, VA.
VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is ranked 69th in Best Medical Schools, 42nd in Largest Medical Schools, 19th in Oldest Medical Schools, and 32nd in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 513 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 3.88 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2025 tuition & fees at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is $61,224 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 2.22% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 782 medical school students have enrolled to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2025 VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is $40,913 for Virginia residents and $61,224 for out-of-state students. The 2025 tuition & fees is decreased by -4.91% compared to the previous year rate (2024). VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division's tuition is 5.92% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 6.6% lower than average tuition of Virginia medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Virginia Commonwealth University is $16,720 for Virginia residents and $39,884 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $17,252 for Virginia residents and $32,470 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $32,821 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $4,251.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division Tuition & Fees | $40,913 | $61,224 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Virginia Public Medical School Average | $47,415 | $65,578 |
| Living Costs | $32,821 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,251 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $16,720 | $39,884 |
| Graduate Program | $17,252 | $32,470 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 513. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.88 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division | 513 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 514 |
| GPA - VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division | 3.88 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 3.73 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 2.22% where 8,306 applicants have applied to and 184 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at VCU Medical College is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 8,306 | 1,171 (14.1%) |
7,135 (85.9%) |
3,704 (44.6%) |
4,552 (54.8%) |
| Enrolled | 184 | 116 (63.0%) |
68 (37.0%) |
69 (37.5%) |
113 (61.4%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.22% | 9.92% | 0.96% | 1.87% | 2.49% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 1.81% | 6.50% | 1.03% | 1.61% | 1.97% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 184 first-time students have enrolled in VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division.By residency, 63.0% of new students is Virginia residents and 37.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 61.4% of enrolled students is women and 37.5% is men students.
A total of 782 students have enrolled to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division. By gender, there are 310 male and 467 female students at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 782 |
| Men Students | 310 |
| Women Students | 467 |
| First-time Students | 184 |