Medical schools in West Virginia at a glance
All three medical schools in West Virginia are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University School of Medicine | DO | AACOMAS | 1957 | 511 | 3.84 | $23,415 | $52,035 | 112 | 5 | 10.2% |
| Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1977 | 506 | 3.76 | $24,988 | $59,150 | 80 | 4 | n/a |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | DO | AACOMAS | 1974 | 502 | 3.54 | $63,113 | $95,913 | 199 | 7 | n/a |
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What medical schools in West Virginia look for
Median MCAT across West Virginia runs from 502 at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to 511 at West Virginia University School of Medicine. 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.
Between 3.54 and 3.84 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
For residents, tuition starts at $23,415 at West Virginia University School of Medicine and reaches $63,113 at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. 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.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The three schools here we hold prompts for ask 16 essays between them, from 4 up to 7 at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
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.
Between them these programs read about 6,658 applications a year for roughly 391 seats, near enough 17 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine asks for 2, 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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Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 1.6/10
Founded in 1977, the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is a public institution in Huntington, WV, known for its hands-on learning and commitment to underserved communities. With a focus on innovation in education and research, Marshall is shaping the next generation of impactful doctors.
Median GPA
3.76
Median MCAT
504
Location
Huntington
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$24,988
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,150
Class Size
80
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
1,916
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
NA
Interview Format
Two live virtual one-on-one interviews
Address
1600 Medical Center Drive, 25701
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 0.7/10
Founded in 1974, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is a public institution in Lewisburg, WV, focused on training doctors committed to holistic care and serving underserved communities. With a hands-on approach and strong community ties, WVSOM is shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians.
Median GPA
3.54
Median MCAT
502
Location
Lewisburg
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$63,113
Out-of-State Tuition
$95,913
Class Size
199
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
Unknown
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
NA
Interview Format
Open file (30 minutes)
Address
400 N Lee Street, 24901
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.7/10
Founded in 1957, West Virginia University School of Medicine is a public institution that blends top-tier education with a commitment to innovation. Located in the heart of West Virginia, the school excels in research, healthcare advancement, and serving diverse communities. If you're looking to make a real impact in medicine, WVU is where it starts.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
512
Location
Morgantown
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$23,415
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,035
Class Size
112
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 3
Total Applicants
4,742
Secondaries Required
5
Interview Rate
10.2%
Interview Format
Traditional
Address
1 Medical Center Drive, 26506
Common questions about medical schools in West Virginia
How many medical schools are in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia?
Median MCAT runs from 502 to 511, 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.
What GPA do you need for medical school in West Virginia?
Medians land between 3.54 and 3.84. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
How much does medical school cost in West Virginia?
In-state tuition runs from $23,415 a year at West Virginia University School of Medicine to $63,113 at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which West Virginia medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 502. 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.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in West Virginia?
Schools here report roughly 6,658 applications against about 391 seats, which works out near one place for every 17 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do West Virginia 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.
What secondary essays do West Virginia medical schools ask for?
Across the three we hold prompts for, 16 in total, ranging from 4 to 7 at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Secondaries arrive within days of a verified application and the turnaround runs to about two weeks, so prewriting is the difference between a considered essay and a rushed one. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle.
Are there DO schools in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia University School of 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.
Can you get into a medical school in West Virginia with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.54 and 3.84, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in West Virginia?
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 South with a medical school, on the same figures: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the Midwest, the West, 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.