Updated October 28, 2026

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons acceptance rate

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons reports that 7,591 people applied to Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons for its Class of 2030 and 140 enrolled, so 1.8% of applicants matriculated. The share offered a seat is higher, because some admitted applicants enroll elsewhere.

Applicants enrolled: 1.8%; matriculants per applicant, Class of 2030
Applicants: 7,591; Class of 2030
Matriculants: 140; Class of 2030
MCAT: Not found on the school's site
GPA: Not found on the school's site
Interview format: One-on-one virtual interviews

Applicants and matriculants: Columbia's facts and statistics page (matriculants divided by applicants, Class of 2030). Interview format: Columbia VP&S: Process and timeline.

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How the Columbia rate is worked out

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons publishes its own admissions numbers on its facts and statistics page. For its Class of 2030, it reports 7,591 applicants and 140 matriculants. 140 divided by 7,591 is 1.8% of applicants enrolled. Source

This counts students who enrolled, not offers. The share of applicants offered a seat is higher, because some admitted applicants choose another school.

In-state and out-of-state applicants

15.3% of applications to Columbia came from New York residents, and 11.6% of the students who enrolled were New York residents. That is about 16 of roughly 1,175 in-state applicants (1.4%) and 122 of roughly 6,502 out-of-state applicants (1.9%).

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026 (fall 2025 entry). Counts are approximate: they come from A-1's in-state percentages, which are rounded to one decimal.

Columbia MCAT and GPA

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons does not list a median or average MCAT or GPA for its entering class on its own website, as far as we could find. We do not estimate these.

What Columbia says about its program

Columbia says its core values are excellence, respect and equity. Source
Every student takes part in research through a required Scholarly Project. Source
Columbia's Class of 2030 profile lists 140 new students from 7,591 applicants. Source

Columbia interview format

One-on-one virtual interviews. Mode: Virtual.

Sources: Columbia VP&S: Process and timeline, AAMC MSAR 2027 interview report. Checked 2026-10-16.

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Questions people ask

What is the Columbia medical school acceptance rate?

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons reports 7,591 applicants and 140 matriculants for its Class of 2030. That is 1.8% of applicants enrolled. The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants choose another school.

What MCAT score do you need for Columbia?

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons does not list a median or average MCAT for its entering class on its own website, as far as we could find.

What GPA do you need for Columbia?

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons does not list a median or average GPA for its entering class on its own website, as far as we could find.

What is the Columbia interview format?

One-on-one virtual interviews. Mode: Virtual. Our Columbia interview guide covers the format and practice questions.

Does Columbia favor in-state applicants?

About 15.3% of applications came from New York residents, and 11.6% of the students who enrolled were New York residents (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026). That works out to roughly 1.4% of in-state applicants enrolling, against 1.9% of out-of-state applicants.

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Confetto is not affiliated with the AAMC or Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Applicant and matriculants counts, MCAT, GPA and other school figures are from Columbia's own website, checked 2026-10-28. In-state and out-of-state shares are from Table A-1: U.S. MD-Granting Medical School Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, Academic Year 2025-2026, © Association of American Medical Colleges, used with attribution.