Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VirginiaMDVCU Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.7AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1842025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$41,660One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Our mission is to improve health through exceptional and innovative discovery, training and patient care. With the help of our strategic plan, we will achieve our vision of being known for the accomplishments of our trainees, faculty, staff and alumni in research, education and patient care.
As the school states it

Admissions office

P.O. Box 980565Richmond, VA 23298 USA
(804) 828-9629
medadmit@vcu.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$41,660
Out of state$67,318
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$88,878
Out of state$116,112
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$227,102
Students receiving aid
72%
Deposit
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$3,412
Out of state
$3,412
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,303
Earnings, 1 year out
$65,351
Earnings, 5 years out
$166,894

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All out-of-state applicants are considered in the selection process.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, All Canadian applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
International ApplicantsYesYes, International applicants must have a degree from a U.S. accredited institution, along with a valid VISA, and if accepted, must document ability to pay tuition & fees for at least 4-years of study.
DACA Status ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsVaries by course

VCU School of Medicine accepts credit for courses completed at a community college as reported on their official transcript.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

45.1applications per seat2025-2026
8,306applications received2025-2026
14.1%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Secondary application is sent to screened applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    30 days after secondary application is granted.
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    late July
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Required
  • BiologyMay be satisfied by general biology, general zoology or botany)Lab8Required
  • ChemistryLab8Required
  • Composition & RhetoricWriting intensive English composition & rhetoric courses, only (no substitutions).6Required
  • MathematicsCollege-level math or statistics6Required
  • Organic ChemistryOrganic 1 is required. Organic 2 is optional, if needed to complete major requirements for graduation.Lab8Required
  • PhysicsLab8Required
  • PsychologyHighly recommended3Recommended
  • SociologyHighly recommended3Recommended

Interview

MMIHeld: virtual
Video interview

The MMI format is conducted virtually

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

Virtual Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI)

Invitations

late July

A typical interview day

VCU School of Medicine conducts interviews using a virtual Multiple Mini Interview format. Interviews are conducted on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays from August until March. All information regarding the interview day will be available in the MedAdmit portal for applicants who are selected for interview.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies by year
Waitlist offers
75

The waitlist will be active from April 1, 2027, until either the class is full or the first day of classes (July 19, 2027)

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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