Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 505
MCAT range (25–75): 502–508
Median GPA: 3.58
GPA range (25–75): 3.40–3.70
Science GPA (est.): 3.42
Acceptance rate: 16.5%
Interview rate: Not reported

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 126
CARS: 125
Bio / Biochem: 126
Psych / Soc: 127

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.

vs US DO matriculants: MCAT +1.5 (nat. 503.5), GPA -0.02 (nat. 3.60).

MCAT range by residency Premier estimate

My MCAT score see where you fall

Matriculants	10th	25th	75th	90th
Combined	498.7	501.5	508.9	512.4
In-state	499.7	502.8	511.1	515.1
Out-of-state	501.5	504.5	511.6	514.8

The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. Premier's model estimates the full spread and the residency split from the published median — 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: 185
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: Not reported
Orientation: Service-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

Service / primary careBalancedResearch

Service-oriented (18/100) — Rural/underserved DO mission, 64% primary-care residencies, no MD-PhD/MSTP; U.S. News Primary Care Tier 3 vs Research Tier 4.

Course exams

Core clerkship exams are the NBOME's standardized COMAT subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across DO 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

$52,500

Out-of-state tuition

$52,500

Cost of attendance: $92,178
Avg. graduate debt: Not reported
Secondary fee: $50
% receiving aid: Not reported

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2026-2027). 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 DO 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

3–5 letters or a committee letter
At least one letter from a science faculty member
A letter from a DO (osteopathic) physician is strongly preferred

Application timeline (AACOMAS)

AACOMAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Rolling decisions

Sept onward

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

What this school weighs

GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
Clinical experience & shadowing (including osteopathic 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.

Describe a significant challenge you have experienced in your life, share the strategies you employed to overcome the challenge, and what you learned from the experience. · 500 words
Professionalism and respect in the community in which you live is of utmost importance in medical school and as a physician. What three professional qualities do you believe a Student Doctor must demonstrate, and describe how you will demonstrate these qualities as a medical student at VCOM? · 500 words
How do your professional ambitions align with osteopathic medicine? · 500 words
What influenced your decision to apply to VCOM? (e.g., personal or medical experiences; influences of friends/family/physicians/mentors; etc.) · 500 words
Have you attended any VCOM Virtual or In-Person Event (Virtual Physician Event, Alumni Events, Diversity Events)? If so, please list the event and what you gained from the experience.

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: Panel

Traditional, conversational interview, typically a panel of about two to three faculty and/or community physicians, roughly 20-30 minutes. Applicants generally report it as low-stress.

Questions applicants report

Why osteopathic medicine and why do you want to be a doctor?
What interests you about VCOM, and why did you choose this school?
What is your opinion on the area/region where the school is located?
Where do you see yourself in residency and 10 years from now?
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
Walk us through an ethical scenario and how you would handle it.

Key facts

Degree: DO
Type: Private
Location: Virginia
Region: South
Interview format: Panel
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (many students also take USMLE)
Oldest MCAT accepted: 2023 or newer
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered
Early Decision: Offered
Deferral: Allowed

Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US DO 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 VCOM?

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine has a median MCAT of 505 (typical accepted range about 502–508). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (502) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does VCOM require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.58 (roughly 3.40–3.70). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for VCOM?

Like most US DO 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 VCOM hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 16.5% — less selective by the numbers for US DO programs.

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