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Veterinary Medicine schools

We track 41 programs awarding the DVM across 32 states and provinces. The median cumulative GPA across these programs is 3.73. Veterinary Medicine programs require no admissions test, so prerequisite grades and experience carry the weight. Public programs charge a median $31,912 in state against $65,056 out of state (some figures include fees).

3.73

Median cumulative GPA

None

Admissions test

No admissions test required

$31,912

Median in-state tuition, public programs (some include fees)

120

Median class size

Medians are worked out from the schools listed on this page that publish each number. Each school’s numbers say where they came from. How we source our numbers

Most vet schools no longer require the GRE, so check each school's admissions page before you book it. VMCAS asks for animal experience (without a veterinarian) and veterinary experience (with a veterinarian) as separate categories, so keep a separate log of each.

What this path asks for

Admissions test

No admissions test at most schools. A few accept the GRE as optional. Check each school before you book it.

Where you apply

VMCAS (AAVMC), or TMDSAS in Texas — Opens in January. You can pick schools from early May. The deadline is September 15. Texas A&M and Texas Tech take applications through TMDSAS instead.

Accreditation

AVMA Council on Education · 37 U.S. colleges (32 accredited, 5 provisionally accredited)

Letters of recommendation

At least three letters through VMCAS (up to six). Ask a veterinarian you worked with, a science professor, and someone who knows your character.

Prerequisite coursework

Across the 30 programs here that publish prerequisite coursework.
CourseProgramsShare
Biochemistry2583%
Genetics1653%
Physics1033%
Statistics930%
English723%
English Composition723%
Microbiology723%
Organic Chemistry723%

Public and private cost

29 public programs

$31,912

median in-state tuition (some include fees)

$65,056 out of state

12 private programs

$61,938

median tuition (some include fees)

Private programs charge one rate regardless of residency.

Veterinary Medicine schools by state

All 41 veterinary medicine programs

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Data Accuracy & Source Disclosure: The statistics provided (including GPA and test score percentiles) are gathered from publicly available data, university class profiles, and educational reports. This data is provided for informational purposes only. White Coat World is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) or any specific health professional school. While we strive for 100% accuracy, admissions requirements are subject to change; users are encouraged to verify all critical data points with the respective institution's admissions office directly. Each number says where it came from; see How we source our numbers.