Eastern Virginia Medical School: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 513
MCAT range (25–75): 510–516
Median GPA: 3.82
GPA range (25–75): 3.70–3.90
Science GPA (est.): 3.76
Acceptance rate: 4.4%
Interview rate: 10.3%

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 128
CARS: 127
Bio / Biochem: 128
Psych / Soc: 129

Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.

Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate

In-state applicants: ~14.2%
Out-of-state applicants: ~2.7%
Overall (reported): 4.4%

We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.

vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +1.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.01 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.

MCAT range by residency Premier estimate

My MCAT score see where you fall

Matriculants	10th	25th	75th	90th
Combined	507.2	510	516	517.1
In-state	508.9	511.9	517.3	520.1
Out-of-state	506.9	511.8	514.1	517.1

The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split, using its out-of-state share — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.

Class profile

Entering class size: 151
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: 49.7%
Orientation: Service-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

Service / primary careBalancedResearch

Service-oriented (28/100) — "Most community-oriented med school" mission; Primary-Care Tier 2 vs Research Tier 3, no MD-PhD/MSTP, modest (~$22-40M) research funding

In-state vs. out-of-state class makeup

In-state

50.3%

Out-of-state

49.7%

Course exams

Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.

Cost & aid

In-state tuition

$36,909

Out-of-state tuition

$59,235

Cost of attendance: $67,463
Avg. graduate debt: Not reported
Secondary fee: $100
% receiving aid: 87%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2025-2026). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page.

Prerequisites & requirements

Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.

Biology: 1 year with lab
General Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Organic Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Biochemistry: 1 semester (recommended/required)
Physics: 1 year with lab
English / writing: 1 year
Math / statistics: 1 semester–1 year (varies)
Psychology & Sociology: Recommended for the MCAT

Required tests

MCAT — required
CASPer: not required
AAMC PREview: varies — verify

Letters of recommendation

A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file

Application timeline (AMCAS)

AMCAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Acceptances begin (rolling)

Oct 15 onward

Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.

What this school weighs

GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
Clinical experience & shadowing
Research experience
Community service & volunteering
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement & secondary essays
Interview performance & mission fit
State residency (especially at public schools)

Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)

⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.

Briefly describe your exposure to medicine.
What do you think you will like best about being a physician?
What do you think you will like least about being a physician?
Describe yourself and your medical career as you see it ten years from now.
Please indicate your reasons for applying to EVMS.

Interview

⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.

Format: Traditional

Virtual (Zoom) interview, traditionally a panel of a basic scientist, a clinician, and a medical student (~30-45 minutes); recent applicant reports describe a conversational tone with frequent ethical scenarios. Each required essay has a 2000-character limit.

Questions applicants report

Why do you want to pursue being a physician rather than another healthcare position?
What would you do if a doctor won't prescribe a medication because of personal reasons?
What is one health topic you would like to see state or federal support for?
Questions about racism in medicine.

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Private
Location: Virginia
Region: South
Interview format: Traditional
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: Scores no older than 3 years prior to application (e.g., January 2023 or later for the 2025-2026 cycle)
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered
Early Decision: Offered

Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What MCAT score do I need for EVMS?

Eastern Virginia Medical School has a median MCAT of 513 (typical accepted range about 510–516). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (510) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does EVMS require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.82 (roughly 3.70–3.90). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for EVMS?

Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.

Is EVMS hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 4.4% — competitive for US MD programs.

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