2.18% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Washington University School of Medicine is 2.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,701 people applied and 124 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of WUSM is 14.87%. 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, WUSM's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, WUSM's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.26%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University School of Medicine | 2.18% | 14.87% | 5,701 | 124 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| Missouri Medical Schools | 4.26% | 11.85% | 16,372 | 566 |
| Public | 5.96% | 10.41% | 4,594 | 264 |
| Private | 2.56% | 13.30% | 11,778 | 302 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At WUSM, the men to women applicants ratio is 51 to 48 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 5 to 95.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 50 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 6 to 94 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Missouri Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,701 | 2,930 | 2,736 | 5 | 95 |
| Matriculants | 124 | 62 | 62 | 6 | 94 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.18% | 2.12% | 2.27% | 119.15% | 99.06% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Washington University School of Medicine is 520 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 124 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WUSM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 505-528 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University School of Medicine | 520 | 3.88 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Missouri Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 510 | 3.81 |
| Private | 517 | 3.87 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at WUSM.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 522 | 3.93 | - |
| 2023 | 520 | 3.86 | - |
| 2024 | 520 | 3.88 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 22, 2024. To apply to Washington University 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 WUSM's application system by November 30, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at WUSM.
The items in following table are the required items to Washington University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-22 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2024-11-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 505-528 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biological Science | |
| General Or Inorganic Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Calculus |
Data Source: https://mdadmissions.wustl.edu/how-to-apply/requirements/