College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington University

Contacts

Website: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/
Phone: 509-335-9515
Admissions e-mail: Contact via this link

Program Information

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• 4 years in length
• Class of 2017 Statistics:
  • Total applications: 1493
  • Total admitted: 133
    • Female: 95
    • Male: 38

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
• Required Courses:
  • Biology with Lab: 8 credits
  • Inorganic Chemistry with Lab: 8 credits
  • Organic Chemistry with Lab: 4 credits
  • Biochemistry: 3 credits
  • Algebra, Pre-calculus or higher: 3 credits
  • Physics with Lab: 4 credits
  • Genetics: 3-4 credits
  • Statistics (methods): 3 credits
  • Students should also take courses related to:
    • English composition/communication: 6 credits
    • Arts & humanities/social science/history: 21 credits
• All prerequisite classes must be completed with a C- or higher

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GPA

• Class of 2017 statistics:
  • Average CGPA: 3.674
  • Average Science GPA: 3.646
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GRE

• Cumulative %: 62%
• Verbal Average: 67%
• Verbal Range: 19-99%
• Quantitative Average: 57%
• Quantitative Range: 10-97%
• Analytical Writing Average: 63%
• Analytical Writing Range: 17-98%
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Supporting Documents

• Check-list for supplemental application to Washington State University:
  • Complete application forms (VMCAS & WSU Supplemental).
  • Mail transcripts to WSU (address above)
  • Mail GRE scores to WSU CVM
  • $60 application/processing fee to Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
• Check-ist for application to WSU through VMCAS:
  • Completed VMCAS application form.
  • Submit evaluation forms to VMCAS.
  • Mail transcripts and GRE scores to the WSU CVM Office of Student Services.
  • VMCAS will collect its own application fee.
• Other admissions factors:
  • The Veterinary Experience:
    • This includes participation in research and experience with animals, such as breeding, rearing, and feeding.
  • Employment Experience.
  • Volunteer Experience (Community Service).
  • Extracurricular Activities.
  • Research Experience.
  • Achievements
    • Honors, Awards or Scholarships.
  • Letters of Recommendation.
    • Three minimum from:
      • A licensed veterinarian
      • A curent or former academic
      • Individuals who know the oral and written communication skills
  • Research Experience
  • VMCAS and WSU/WIMU Application Essay Questions
  • Explanation Statement
    • Not required. To add an explanation to anything in the application.
  • Interview

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Timeline 2018-2019

• Applications for both WSU and VMCAS are available: Mid-May 2018
• VMCAS: All application materials must be received: September 4, 2018
• WSU: All application materials must be received: September 17, 2018
• Mail FAFSA forms: January 31, 2019
• Interview notices mailed: January-February 2019
• Admissions acceptance deadline: April 15, 2019 (or earlier)
• Final transcripts submitted: August 1, 2019
• Last day to request evaluation of unsuccessful applications from the Office of Student Services: May 15th, 2013

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Tuition 2018-2019

• Resident Tuition & Fees (WA, ID & WICHE certified): $23,906
• Non-Resident Tuition and Fees: $56,588

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