1.19% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 1.19% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 12,138 people applied and 145 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Wake Forest School of Medicine is 4.14%. 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, Wake Forest School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in North Carolina, Wake Forest School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.39%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest School of Medicine | 1.19% | 4.14% | 12,138 | 145 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 3.39% | 14.07% | 27,498 | 552 |
| Public | 5.47% | 22.70% | 7,076 | 288 |
| Private | 1.32% | 5.44% | 20,422 | 264 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Wake Forest School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 40 to 60 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 32 to 68 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 12,138 | 5,486 | 6,591 | 983 (8.1%) | 11,155 (91.9%) |
| Matriculants | 145 | 58 | 87 | 47 (32.4%) | 98 (67.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.19% | 1.06% | 1.32% | 4.78% | 0.88% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 145 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Wake Forest School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Wake Forest School of Medicine requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA a minimum MCAT score of 502.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest School of Medicine | 512 | 3.85 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 514 | 3.83 |
| Public | 512 | 3.77 |
| Private | 516 | 3.88 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 513 | 3.67 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.76 | - |
| 2024 | 512 | 3.80 | - |
| 2025 | 512 | 3.85 | 3.83 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest School of Medicine's application system by November 30, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $130 at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Wake Forest School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-15 |
| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $130 |
| Minimum GPA of 3.20, MCAT score of 502 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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Data Source: https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/application-requirements-and-technical-standards