College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington University

Contacts

Website: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/
Phone: 509-335-5107
Admissions e-mail: Contact via this link

Program Information

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• 4 years in length
• Class of 2014 Statistics:
  • Total applications: 940
  • Total admitted: 99
    • Female: 73
    • Male: 26

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
• Required Courses:
  • Biological science: 1 year with a lab
  • General Chemistry: 1 year with a lab
  • Organic Chemistry: 1 semester with a lab
  • Biochemistry: 1 semester
  • Mathematics: 1 semester
    • Elementary functions; graphs, properties, and applications of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
  • Physics: 1 semester with a lab
  • Genetics: 1 semester
  • Statistics: 1 semester
  • Students should also take courses related to:
    • English composition/communication
    • Arts & humanities/social science/history

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GPA

• Class of 2014 statistics:
  • Average CGPA: 3.653
  • Average Science GPA: 3.579
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GRE

• Cumulative %: 55.8%
• Verbal Average: 497
• Verbal Range: 290-740
• Quantitative Average:634
• Quantitative Range: 450-800
• Analytical Writing Average: 4.15
• Analytical Writing Range: 2.5-5.5
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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) Received by Oct 2nd
  • Mail GRE scores to WSU CVM. Received by Oct 2nd
  • $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. Received by Oct 2nd
  • VMCAS will collect its own application fee.
• Other admissions factors:
  • The Veterinary Experience and Animal Experience:
    • This includes participation in research and experience with animals, such as breeding, rearing, and feeding.
  • Employment Experience.
  • Honors & Awards and Community Activity.
  • Letters of Recommendation.
  • Research Experience
  • Personal Statement:
    • This is the candidate's opportunity to make a case as to why you are the best possible candidate for the DVM program at WSU.
  • Interview

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Timeline 2011-2012

• Applications for both WSU and VMCAS are available: June 2011
• VMCAS: All application materials must be received: October 2011
• WSU: All application materials must be received: October 2011
• Mail Financial Aid forms: January 1st - February 15th, 2012
• Fall term grades due or as soon as fall grades are posted: January 15th, 2012
• All required course work must be completed: July 2011
• Interview notices mailed: January 2012
• WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) admission offers mailed: February 2012
• Washington, Idaho and Out-of-Area interviews occur, offers mailed: January - March 2012
• Admissions acceptance deadline: April 15th, 2012 (or earlier)
• Last day to request evaluation of unsuccessful applications from the Office of Student Services: May 15th, 2012

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Tuition 2011-2012

• Resident Tuition & Fees (WA, ID & WICHE certified): $19,066
• Non-Resident Tuition and Fees: $47,968
• Room and Board: $9,500

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