Overview
Average UGrad GPA
3.52
Average MCAT Score
497
Total Med School Enrollment
847
Acceptance Rate
9%
Test Scores
Average MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
124
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (25th and 75th percentiles)
123 - 125
Average MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
124
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (25th and 75th percentiles)
123 - 125
Average MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
125
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (25th and 75th percentiles)
123 - 126
Average MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
124
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (25th and 75th percentiles)
123 - 125
Deadlines
Regular
February 15
Admissions Requirements
MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Optional
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
Historically, residents of West Virginia account for 50 percent of the student body and are given priority in admissions. However, that number has shifted and is now approximately 40%. The minimum course requirements are eight semesters of Biology, Physics, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry, all with associated labs, and six semester hours of English. The MCAT is required and the test must be taken no later than the fall prior to the entering class year. Average MCAT of successful applicants is in the 7-8 range. About 17 percent of approximately 3,500 applicants are interviewed, with interviews taking place between September and April.
Other Admission Factors
Academic
MCAT Scores
Science GPA
Non Science GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
Exposure to Medical Profession
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
64
Student/Faculty
8:1
50
Female Faculty
3
Minority Faculty
2
Part-time Faculty
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$63,429
% Students Receiving Some Aid
92%
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$50,450
In-State-Tuition
$20,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,450
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$4,030
Fees
$1,000
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
847
Out of State
73%
In State
99%
Foreign Countries Represented
0
Demographics
9.21%
Minorities
49% female
51% male
Graduates
WVSOM has 2,716 total graduates (1978-2013). WVSOM grads practice medicine in 47 states and the District of Columbia. WVSOM ranks #1 in the nation for physicians practicing in rural settings and a leader in primary care. There are approximately 750 licensed osteopathic physicians practicing medicine in West Virginia; 657 of those are WVSOM alumni. WVSOM graduates practice medicine in 46 of West Virginia's 55 counties.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Trish Perkins
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Dept of Admissions and Student Recruitment
400 North Lee Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
400 North Lee Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Phone
(800) 356-7836
Email
admissions@osteo.wvsom.edu