Veterinary · DVM

Western University of Health Sciences vet school (DVM): NAVLE pass rate, cost and admission

No first-time NAVLE pass rate for the Vet program at Western University of Health Sciences is on this site yet. The program reports a class size of 120. IPEDS counts 108 DVM degrees conferred by the institution in 2024-25.

Pomona, CA AVMA COE: Accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (renewed October 2019) Checked Oct 2026

Listed by AAVMC as: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine

NAVLE score report, first-time takers

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Cost, size and outcomes

  • Tuition per yearProgram page, 2026-27, first year, tuition only (fees listed separately)$71,170
  • Class sizeProgram page, Entering class seated August 2026120
  • DVM degrees conferred by the institutionIPEDS completions, 2024-25 (provisional), CIP 01.8001108
  • Median earnings, 1 year after completionCollege Scorecard, Veterinary Medicine, first professional degree, graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22$123,810
  • Median earnings, 4 years after completionCollege Scorecard, Veterinary Medicine, first professional degree, graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19$152,572
  • Median federal loan debtCollege Scorecard, Veterinary Medicine, first professional degreeNot published
  • Veterinarians, median wage, CaliforniaBLS OEWS, May 2025, context only$163,920

What it asks of applicants

  • Application service and deadlineAs the program states it, 2027 applicationVMCAS · September 15, 2026, 11:59 PM (EDT)
  • Minimum overall GPA2.75 overall; 3.0 science
  • Program length4 years
  • Program startsAugust
  • Prerequisite coursesAs the program states it, Date not statedOrganic Chemistry with lab, Biochemistry, Statistics, Microbiology, upper division Physiology, Genetics or Molecular Biology, upper division biological and life sciences, Humanities/Social Sciences, General Physics with lab, English Composition

Accreditation

  • StatusAs the school states it, 2026-10-29 (page dates the renewal October 2019); authority: AVMA COE listAccredited by the AVMA Council on Education (renewed October 2019)
  • AAVMC membershipInstitutional Members
  • Program websiteVisit

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Sources

  1. American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC): Member institutions in the United States, institutional and provisional members, fetched 28 Oct 2026
  2. www.westernu.edu: About the College: Mission & Goals, Founding Principles, fetched 29 Oct 2026
  3. www.westernu.edu: Start an Application | College of Veterinary Medicine, fetched 29 Oct 2026
  4. www.westernu.edu: Competitive Class Stats | College of Veterinary Medicine, fetched 29 Oct 2026
  5. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Completions, awards by program and award level, 2024-25 (provisional release), 21 Jul 2026, fetched 26 Oct 2026
  6. U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data, 15 Oct 2026, fetched 26 Oct 2026
  7. www.westernu.edu: Application Requirements | College of Veterinary Medicine, fetched 29 Oct 2026
  8. www.westernu.edu: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | Financial Aid, fetched 29 Oct 2026
  9. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state estimates, May 2025, 15 May 2026, fetched 26 Oct 2026