1.11% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at George Washington University Medical School is 1.11% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 16,062 people applied and 179 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of GW Medical School is 5.99%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, GW Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in District of Columbia, GW Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 1.29%.
George Washington University Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
George Washington University Medical School1.11%5.99%16,062179
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
District of Columbia Medical Schools1.29%5.78%40,545507
Public----
Private1.29%5.78%40,545507

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At GW Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 0 to 100.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 2 to 98 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenDistrict of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants16,0626,6189,3640100
Matriculants1798692298
Acceptance Rate1.11%1.30%0.98%550.00%98.19%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at George Washington University Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.72 over 179 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., GW Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
George Washington University Medical School5123.72
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
District of Columbia Medical Schools5093.70
Public--
Private5093.70

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at GW Medical School.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225133.70-
20235123.70-
20245123.72-

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to George Washington University Medical School, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to GW Medical School's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $140 at GW Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to George Washington University Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
GW Medical School 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-15
Regular Secondary2024-12-15
Secondary Application Fee$140
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for GW Medical School Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Laboratory Experience
    Statistics / Biostatistics / Probability / Math
    • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
    English
    • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
    • Writing-intensive courses
    Social / Behavioral Science
    • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
    • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.
    Data Source: https://smhs.gwu.edu/academics/md-program/admissions/application-process/minimum-eligibility-recommendations