Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is located in Pomona, CA, founded in 2003. Western University of Health Sciences, its parent institution, is four-year, private (not-for-profit) school and offers graduate programs with total enrollment of 3,724.

The tuition & fees for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is $57,644 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.

Total 1,130 students applied to Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and 492 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 43.54%. Among the accepted applicants, 112 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.23 and the average science GPA is 3.42.

Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Directory Information
NameWestern University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Address309 E. Second St., Pomona, CA 91766
School Webhttps://www.westernu.edu/veterinary/programs/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine/requirements/
Founded2003
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 Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is $57,644 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.

Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree Program
2019$54,220
2020$55,574
2021$55,594
2022$56,575
2023$57,644
Other Health Professions Tuition
Optometry$42,620
Osteopathic Medicine$61,938
Podiatry$41,423
General Program Cost
Graduate Programs$24,477

Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine average GPA

The average GPA from enrolled students at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine is 3.23. Its GPA is lower than average GPA of other Veterinary Medicine schools.

Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Average GAP
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary MedicineAll Veterinary Medicine Schools
GPA Overall3.233.64
GPA Science3.423.57

How To Apply Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine

To apply to Western University of Health Sciences 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 Western University of Health Sciences 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 Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine.

The below components are required by Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine to their applicants.

  • VMCAS Application
  • Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation are required
  • Recommended that at least one be from a licensed veterinari
  • Letters may be from anyone other than family members who can speak to your anticipated success
  • 500 hours of hands-on animal-related experience
  • GRE not required

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

Western University of Health Sciences 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
Address309 E. Second St., Pomona, CA 91766
Phone909-706-3000
Emailadmissions@westernu.edu
Admission Pagehttps://www.westernu.edu/veterinary/programs/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine/requirements/
Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semesters)
Biochemistry or Physiological Chemistry with Lab (1 semesters)
Statistics (1 semesters)
Microbiology (1 semesters)
Upper Division Physiology (1 semesters)
Genetics or Molecular Biology (1 semesters)
Upper Division Biological & Life Sciences with lab (3 semesters)
Humanities/Social Sciences (3 semesters)
General Physics with Lab (2 semesters)
English Composition (2 semesters)