3.89% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Washington School of Medicine is 3.89% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,017 people applied and 273 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UW School of Medicine is 10.34%. 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, UW School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Washington School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Washington School of Medicine3.89%10.34%7,017273
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UW School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 14 to 87.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 60 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 54 to 47 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenWashington ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7,0173,0593,8941487
Matriculants2731051635447
Acceptance Rate3.89%3.44%4.18%396.30%53.76%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Washington School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 273 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UW School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Washington School of Medicine5113.75
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 15, 2024. To apply to University of Washington School of Medicine, 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 UW School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $35 at UW School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Washington School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UW School of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2024-10-15
Regular Secondary2024-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$35
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UW School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Social Sciences, Humanities Or Human Condition
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry / Biochemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.