Getting into University of Virginia School of Medicine
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is a public program in Charlottesville with a distinctive four-college coaching system and the Cells to Society curriculum. It publishes a strong, transparent class profile. No admission odds here, just verified facts and how to read them.
Updated September 2026 · 2026–2027 cycle · figures cited to UVA's official admissions pages
What is UVA's mission — and what does it signal?
UVA frames its MD program around guiding "tomorrow's healthcare leaders," and it reviews holistically — weighing academics, healthcare and volunteer experience, life experience, the personal statement, and letters together.3 The signal for applicants: strong numbers get you in the room, but UVA is looking for the whole person behind them.
What makes UVA distinctive?
Two things stand out. UVA teaches the Cells to Society curriculum, which integrates medical science with clinical practice from early on, and it organizes students into four colleges, each led by a college dean, with small groups of six students paired to faculty coaches.3 That coaching structure is a genuine support system, not a slogan — a real reason UVA might fit how you want to learn.
What GPA and MCAT does UVA look for?
The Class of 2030 posted a mean GPA of 3.91 and a mean MCAT of 520 (section means CPBS 130 / CARS 129 / BBFL 130 / PSBB 131), across a class of 155 students.1 Those are the middle of an accomplished class, not a bar to clear. UVA publishes a single overall GPA rather than a separate science figure, so read 3.91 as the cumulative mean.
How does UVA review applicants — and what does it ask for?
UVA prefers a premedical committee/advisor evaluation; if that isn't available, it asks for a minimum of two letters, preferably from science faculty, submitted through AMCAS.2 Review is holistic. UVA's official pages don't list a CASPer or AAMC PREview requirement — confirm the current cycle's expectations before you apply.
Does UVA use the MMI — and what is the interview like?
UVA uses a traditional panel interview, not an MMI — the panel "may comprise two faculty members, or one faculty member and one 4th year medical student."2 The Admissions Committee then meets weekly to discuss and vote on each interviewed applicant. UVA's pages don't specify whether interviews are virtual or in-person, or their length, so confirm that in your invitation. Either way, the format rewards a real, substantive conversation.
How much does UVA cost?
For 2025–26, UVA publishes Virginia-resident tuition and fees of about $55,054 and non-resident tuition and fees of about $69,002 for the first year.4 As a public school, in-state residents pay less. The full cost of attendance (adding housing, food, and other costs) is higher — confirm the current figures on UVA's official cost page.
A public flagship with real coaching built into the structure.
UVA pairs a strong, transparent class profile with the Cells to Society curriculum and a four-college coaching system that's a genuine support scaffold. The published means are the center of an accomplished, majority-Virginia class, not a gate. If you want a public program that invests in how you learn, that's the fit. A read on fit, not a prediction — we publish no odds.
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Frequently asked
What GPA and MCAT do you need for the University of Virginia School of Medicine?
The Class of 2030 posted a mean GPA of 3.91 and a mean MCAT of 520. These are class means, not cutoffs, and UVA reviews holistically.
Does UVA use an MMI?
No. UVA uses a traditional panel interview — the panel may be two faculty members, or one faculty member and one fourth-year medical student — rather than a multiple-mini-interview.
How many letters of recommendation does UVA require?
UVA prefers a premedical committee/advisor evaluation; if that isn't available, it asks for a minimum of two letters, preferably from science faculty, through AMCAS.
Does UVA prefer in-state residents?
As a public school, 54% of the Class of 2030 are Virginians, so residency shapes the applicant pool.
How much is tuition at the University of Virginia School of Medicine?
For 2025–26, UVA publishes resident tuition and fees of about $55,054 and non-resident of about $69,002, before housing and other costs. Confirm the current cost of attendance on UVA's official page.
Does UVA require the CASPer or AAMC PREview?
UVA's official admissions pages do not list a CASPer or AAMC PREview requirement. Confirm the current cycle's expectations directly on the UVA site.
Sources — UVA official pages
- Class of 2030 statistics (GPA, MCAT, class size, residency) ("Statistics Overview"): med.virginia.edu — statistics overview
- Admissions process, interview (panel), letters & holistic review: med.virginia.edu — admissions
- MD program, mission & Cells to Society curriculum / four-college system: med.virginia.edu — MD program
- Tuition & cost of attendance (2025–26, confirm current figure): med.virginia.edu — financing & costs
Preceptorly is not affiliated with this school and does not represent it. Figures are the school's own most recently published class data and are averages, medians, or ranges as labeled — not cutoffs. No acceptance rate or admission odds are shown or implied; this page does not predict admission. Tuition is the published tuition line only, before fees, insurance, and living costs. Always confirm current requirements and figures on the school's official pages.