Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

MD program · private · New York

Median GPA

3.95

entering class

Median MCAT

522

entering class

Acceptance rate

~3.3%

approximate

Class size

138

12% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

12% of the last entering class were New York residents, which leaves about 122 seats for everyone else.

New York resident

~6%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~8%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.95) and MCAT (522), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Residency moves the estimate little here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Academics30%
  • Research25%
  • Leadership25%
  • Clinical experience10%
  • Service10%

Elite academics (median 3.95 GPA / 522 MCAT) combined with a clear leadership trajectory; Columbia's mission explicitly frames graduates as future leaders and standard-setters, not just skilled clinicians.

Watch out: Solid but non-exceptional academic stats are a real liability here given how far the admitted median sits above typical matriculant numbers nationally.

Our reading of this school's own published mission and selection criteria, not an official formula. How we source this

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