West Virginia University School of Medicine
#38 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 1902, West Virginia University School of Medicine is a Public school located in Morgantown, WV.
West Virginia University School of Medicine is ranked 38th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce West Virginia University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 511 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 3.8 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at West Virginia University School of Medicine is $77,112 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 1.82% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 460 medical school students have enrolled to West Virginia University School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 West Virginia University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at West Virginia University School of Medicine is $37,800 for West Virginia residents and $77,112 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 4.20% compared to the previous year rate (2026). West Virginia University School of Medicine's tuition is 18.49% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 7.7% higher than average tuition of West 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 West Virginia University is $10,104 for West Virginia residents and $28,608 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $11,412 for West Virginia residents and $29,538 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $16,225 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,681.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $37,800 | $77,112 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| West Virginia Public Medical School Average | $34,566 | $71,618 |
| Living Costs | $16,225 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,681 | |
| Books & Supplies | $2,900 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $10,104 | $28,608 |
| Graduate Program | $11,412 | $29,538 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 511. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of West Virginia University School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.8 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - West Virginia University School of Medicine | 511 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| West Virginia Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - West Virginia University School of Medicine | 3.8 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| West Virginia Medical Schools | 3.81 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at West Virginia University School of Medicine is 1.82% where 6,314 applicants have applied to and 115 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at WVU School of Medicine is much lower (extremely 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 6,314 | 145 (2.3%) |
6,169 (97.7%) |
3,088 (48.9%) |
3,208 (50.8%) |
| Enrolled | 115 | 55 (47.8%) |
60 (52.2%) |
65 (56.5%) |
50 (43.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.82% | 37.82% | 0.97% | 2.10% | 1.56% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| West Virginia Medical Schools | 2.27% | 36.98% | 1.09% | 2.47% | 2.06% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 115 first-time students have enrolled in West Virginia University School of Medicine.By residency, 47.8% of new students is West Virginia residents and 52.2% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 43.5% of enrolled students is women and 56.5% is men students.
A total of 460 students have enrolled to West Virginia University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 241 male and 219 female students at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 460 |
| Men Students | 241 |
| Women Students | 219 |
| First-time Students | 115 |