Medical schools in Montana at a glance
Montana has no standalone medical school. The three programs below each run a Montana campus or a Montana partnership, with median MCAT, tuition and interview rates. Each figure is the most recent one the school has published.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) | DO | AACOMAS | 2006 | 506 | n/a | $66,604 | $66,604 | n/a | 1 | n/a |
| Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine | DO | AACOMAS | 1997 | n/a | n/a | $66,800 | $66,800 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Montana State University WWAMI Medical Education Program | MD | AMCAS | 1996 | n/a | n/a | $68,360 | $68,360 | n/a | n/a | 79% |
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What medical schools in Montana look for
Median MCAT across Montana runs from 506. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
For residents, tuition starts at $66,604 at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) and reaches $68,360 at Montana State University WWAMI Medical Education Program. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
They do not all use the same application. It is AACOMAS for two, AMCAS for one. Applying across services means duplicating work, so check which one each school on your list takes before you start.
Two of the three award a DO alongside the MD programs. Both lead to licensure and residency, and DO programs generally admit at lower median scores, which is why they belong on most lists. The medical schools that admit at the lowest medians covers that ground nationally.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) asks for NA, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
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Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM)
Competitiveness: /10
Founded in 2006, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) is a private school in Colorado focused on innovative, patient-centered care. With hands-on learning and a commitment to leadership, RVUCOM shapes future physicians ready to make an impact in healthcare.
Median GPA
Median MCAT
Location
Billings
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$66,604
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,604
Class Size
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
Secondaries Required
NA
Interview Rate
Interview Format
Address
4130 Rocky Vista Way, 59106
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: /10
Founded in 1997, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM) is a private school in California focused on developing compassionate, skilled physicians. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and community service, TUCOM prepares students to lead in healthcare innovation and access.
Median GPA
Median MCAT
Location
Great Falls
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$66,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,800
Class Size
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
NA
Interview Format
Address
2801 18th Avenue South, 59405
Montana State University WWAMI Medical Education Program
Competitiveness: /10
Founded in 1996, the Montana State University WWAMI Medical Education Program is a public partnership with the University of Washington, bringing top-tier medical training to Montana. Focused on rural healthcare, it combines innovative learning with hands-on experience in Montana’s unique communities.
Median GPA
Median MCAT
Location
Bozeman
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$68,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,360
Class Size
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
79%
Interview Format
Address
937 Highland Blvd, 59715
Common questions about medical schools in Montana
How many medical schools are in Montana?
Three medical schools. One awards an MD and two award a DO. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Montana?
Median MCAT runs from 506 to 506, so a score at or above 506 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
How much does medical school cost in Montana?
In-state tuition runs from $66,604 a year at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) to $68,360 at Montana State University WWAMI Medical Education Program, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Montana medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) admits at the lowest score of the group at 506. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
Which application service do Montana medical schools use?
Aacomas for two, amcas for one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in Montana?
Yes. Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM), Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine award a DO rather than an MD. Osteopathic programs lead to the same licensure and compete for the same residencies, and they generally admit at lower median MCAT and GPA, so leaving them off a list narrows your options for no good reason. The table above shows their numbers beside the MD programs.
When should you apply to medical school in Montana?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the West with a medical school, on the same figures: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the Midwest, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Montana are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Montana? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.