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West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Morgantown, WV / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$100
Tuition In State
$37,071
Tuition Out of State
$74,007
Average GPA
3.86
AVERAGE MCAT
511

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
110
Founding Year
1902
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $313,786
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for WVU-SOM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

Morgantown, WV is about 0.93x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,790 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

The area around WVU-SOM allows for some walking access to shops, cafes, and services, though biking options are limited. This balance may suit students who enjoy the occasional stroll but plan to rely on other transportation for longer distances.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for WVU-SOM

1. Motivation and Fit
Why do you want to attend WVU School of Medicine? How did you first learn about WVU SoM, and why do you believe you would be a good fit? (150 words)
2. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Describe a time when you advocated for someone, other than a relative or friend, who came from a different background than your own. (150 words)
3. Geographic Connection and Commitment
How do you envision serving the state of West Virginia if accepted? (150 words)
4. Personal Attributes and Characteristics
Which of the AAMC Interpersonal or Intrapersonal Core Competencies do you consider your strongest, and why? How will this competency enhance your ability to be an outstanding physician? (150 words)
5. Other
What would be the six-word title of your memoir? You are limited to six words. You may have the opportunity to explain your answer if you are invited for an interview.
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About the School

At the West Virginia University School of Medicine, we educate health professionals, provide thousands of people with medical care, and conduct lifesaving research. Our students work side-by-side with doctors and scientists in the University`s modern hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. They also have a chance to learn from professionals in practice at medical offices, clinics and hospitals across the state.

Curriculum

The WVU SOM provides a challenging curriculum that includes a variety of learning experiences including small group problem-solving, simulation-based learning, clinical experiences, and inter-professional learning opportunities beginning in the first year of school. Medical students spend the first and second year on the Morgantown campus; for the third and fourth year of the curriculum, students will be placed on one of our three campuses.

In addition to course requirements, all students must complete 100 hours of community service prior to graduation, and successfully pass both Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE.

Facilities

Today, WVU`s Health Sciences Campus is a large, modern medical complex that includes Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy, three hospitals, a physician office building, and state-of-the-art cancer and eye centers. The School of Medicine serves more than 2,500 students with a variety of educational programs -- including medicine, physical and occupational therapy, medical technology, physical therapy, exercise physiology, continuing medical education, and others. Faculty members provide advanced clinical care to more than 100,000 West Virginians throughout the state. The institution is making a major investment in new state-of-the-art facilities and improvements in education, research, and clinical care.

Last Updated: Oct 28, 2025