Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Founded in 1767, Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, also known as Columbia School of Medicine, is one of the most competitive M.D. programs in the United States, offering a highly regarded setting for medical education in NY.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is $79,690 for the academic year 2026-2027.

Columbia School of Medicine admitted 138 matriculants from 7,677 applicants, resulting in an acceptance rate of 1.80%, reflecting the exceptionally selective nature of its admissions process. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.95 and the average MCAT score is 522.

2027 Columbia School of Medicine M.D. Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is $79,690 for the academic year 2026-2027.

This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs. For major programs other than medical school at Columbia University in the City of New York, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $70,517. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $57,973.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $19,088 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $21,354 when a student lives off-campus.

Health Professions and General Program Costs

The tuition & fees of Dentistry program is $102,831. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at Columbia University in the City of New York, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $70,517. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $57,973.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $19,088 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $21,354 when a student lives off-campus.

GPA and MCAT Scores

For 2026 admission, the average GPA from enrolled students at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is 3.95 and the average MCAT score is 522. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as New York medical schools.

The MCAT score of Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is higher than average MCAT of all medical schools as well as New York medical schools.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 7,677 students applied to Columbia School of Medicine and 138 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 1.80%.

757 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 10.38%. (The interviewee data is based on 2024-2025 data.)

Of the 138 matriculants, 47.8% are male and 51.4% are female. By legal residency, 11.6% of matriculants are New York residents and 88.4% are out-of-state residents.

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is 644 students in total. In the first year class, 138 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 313 men (48.6%) and 329 women (51.1%).