Marshall University Joan C. Edwards

Huntington, West VirginiaMD Official website

MCAT506AverageSource for MCAT
GPA3.81AverageSource for GPA
Class size822025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$27,662One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is a community-based, Veterans Affairs affiliated medical school dedicated to providing high quality medical education and postgraduate training programs to foster a skilled physician workforce to meet the unique healthcare needs of West Virginia and Central Appalachia. Building upon its medical education foundation, the school seeks to develop centers of excellence in clinical care, including primary care in rural underserved areas as well as focused and responsive programs of biomedical science graduate study, biomedical and clinical science research, academic scholarship and public service outreach. The School is committed to fulfilling its mission by creating a diverse and inclusive academic community that is sustained in a collegial and nurturing environment of life-long learning.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Admissions OfficeHuntington, WV 25701-3655 USA
(304) 691-1734
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$27,662
Out of state$62,246
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$62,212
Out of state$96,796
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$186,271
Students receiving aid
89%
Health insurance
In state
$0
Out of state
$0
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,706
Earnings, 1 year out
$61,056
Earnings, 5 years out
$159,424

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Qualified applicants can apply regardless of their state of legal residence.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

Medical schools choose to accept community college courses for several compelling reasons. Community colleges also serve as a valuable resource for high school students seeking to earn academic or dual credit before graduation. This approach not only expedites their undergraduate education but also positions them to potentially enter medical school earlier, courtesy of college credits accrued during high school. Furthermore, community colleges offer a financially prudent alternative for post-high school students. Many individuals face financial constraints that hinder them from enrolling in a four-year institution away from home. By enrolling in community college courses for a year or two, students can significantly reduce tuition and fees, while living at home allows for additional savings to support their remaining college education. Lastly, community college courses often accommodate non-traditional applicants, such as those who are employed or juggling other responsibilities. The availability of late afternoon and evening classes means that potential applicants can complete the required in person prerequisites for medical school without having to resign from their jobs, thereby broadening access to medical education for a more diverse range of applicants.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

36.9applications per seat2025-2026
3,026applications received2025-2026
4.3%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 15, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are recommending applicants submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $75
    Sent to
    After review all applicants that meet minimum requirements will be sent a secondary application
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 15 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Last week of August 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnatomyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED 300 level or above3Recommended
  • BiochemistryBiochemistry3Required
  • BiologyGeneral Biology I & II or Zoology with labLab8Required
  • Cell BiologyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED Molecular Biology also acceptable to fulfill this recommendation.3Recommended
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I & II with labs AND Organic Chemistry I & II with labsLab16Required
  • ImmunologyHighly recommended3Recommended
  • LiteratureEnglish language and literature. Composition and Rhetoric and Creative writing also acceptable for fulfilling this requirement.6Required
  • PhysicsPhysics I & II with labsLab8Required
  • PhysiologyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED 300 Level course or above3Recommended
  • SociologyAnthropology, Economics, Family Studies and Psychology also acceptable courses for fulfilling this requirement6Required
  • StatisticsBiostatistics also acceptable for fulfilling this requirement3Required

Interview

One-on-one
Video interview

Interviews are virtual via Zoom platform

Regional interviews

All applicants who are selected for interviews will receive one live virtual interview

How the school describes it

Interviews are conversational and open‑file with one or two interviewers, typically last around 40–45 minutes.

Invitations

Last week of August 2026

A typical interview day

PROBABLE INTERVIEW FORMAT FOR 2026 ENTERING CLASS • Applicants invited to interview participate in a live virtual interview conducted via a secure platform (e.g., Zoom/Teams) scheduled by the Admissions Office. You’ll enter a waiting room and then be placed into a breakout room with two interviewers. They alternate asking questions. The interview typically lasts around 40–45 minutes. After the interview portion, you return to the main session while the interviewers discuss your responses. Admissions staff then conclude with a brief wrap‑up and outline next steps. Applicants must attend a student session (virtual) within two weeks of the interview; a virtual faculty session is optional but recommended. Interview Requirements: All interviewees are required to complete and submit an Interview Agreement and provide a valid photo ID before the start of their interview.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
approximately 200
Waitlist offers
40

Open positions are filled by the next most qualified applicant as selected by the Executive Committee (a sub-committee of the Admissions Committee) to fill any open position.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-07-11.

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