Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (at Lincoln Memorial University) is located in Harrogate, TN, founded in 2014. Lincoln Memorial University, its parent institution, is four-year, private (not-for-profit) school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with total enrollment of 5,418.

The tuition & fees for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program at Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is $52,432 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.

Total 1,880 students applied to Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine and 620 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 32.98%. Among the accepted applicants, 125 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.40 and the average science GPA is 3.20.

Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine Directory Information
NameRichard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine
Parent InstitutionLincoln Memorial University
Address6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752
School Webhttps://www.lmunet.edu/college-of-veterinary-medicine/admissions/application-process
Founded2014
Accredited byAmerican Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program tuition & fees of Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is $52,432 for prospective students for the academic year 2023-2024. The tuition & fees is not increased and same to last year's cost.

The following table shows the changes of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) tuition & fees along with other program cost.

Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree Program
2019$46,280
2020$47,862
2021$49,512
2022$51,014
2023$52,432
Other Health Professions Tuition
Osteopathic Medicine$56,010
General Program Cost
Undergraduate Programs$26,150
Graduate Programs$23,225

Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine average GPA

The average GPA from enrolled students at Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is 3.40. Its GPA is lower than average GPA of other Veterinary Medicine schools.

Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine Average GAP
Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary MedicineAll Veterinary Medicine Schools
GPA Overall3.403.64
GPA Science3.203.57

How To Apply Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine

To apply to Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), applicants are required to use Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). In application process, you will submit the application components required by Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine. The VMCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is September 18, 2023. The supplemental application deadline to the schoo is September 18, 2023. There is no charge for supplemental application at Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine.

The below components are required by Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine to their applicants.

  • VMCAS Application
  • supplemental application
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • 1 letter from a college professor
  • 1 letter from a veterinarian
  • 1 letter from a previous or current employer/supervisor
  • Transcripts
  • CASPer Test
  • Interviews
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.8
  • 500 high quality, varied hours Veterinary experience Recommended
  • Employment, Research, Extracurricular Activities, Animal Experiences and Volunteer/Community Enrichment.

For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.

Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine Admission Deadline and Prerequisites
Application SystemVeterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
Application Deadline2023-09-18
Secondary Application Deadline2023-09-18
Admission Contacts
Address6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752
Phone423-869-6600
Emailveterinaryadmissions@LMUnet.edu
Admission Pagehttps://www.lmunet.edu/college-of-veterinary-medicine/admissions/application-process
Prerequisites
Biology with Lab (2 semesters)
Genetics (1 semesters)
Biochemistry (1 semesters)
Advanced Science Electives (2 semesters)
Organic Chemistry with Lab (2 semesters)
General Chemistry with Lab (2 semesters)
Physics (1 semesters)
Anatomy and/or Physiology with Lab (1 semesters)
English (1 semesters)
Social Sciences (1 semesters)