2.27% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Washington University School of Medicine is 2.27% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,452 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 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, WUSM's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.28%.
Washington University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Washington University School of Medicine2.27%14.87%5,452124
All Medical Schools4.02%13.66%945,68522,779
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%468,1748,669
Missouri Medical Schools4.28%11.85%15,575549
Public5.90%10.41%4,315249
Private2.65%13.30%11,260300

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At WUSM, the men to women applicants ratio is 50 to 49 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 5 to 95.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 11 to 90 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenMissouri ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,4522,7262,677267 (4.9%)5,185 (95.1%)
Matriculants124596513 (10.5%)111 (89.5%)
Acceptance Rate2.27%2.17%2.43%4.87%2.14%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Washington University School of Medicine is 521 and the average GPA is 3.95 over 124 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WUSM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 505-528 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Washington University School of Medicine5213.95
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Missouri Medical Schools5133.90
Public5103.87
Private5173.92

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at WUSM.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225223.93-
20235203.86-
20245203.88-
20255213.953.95

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 22, 2025. 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, 2025. 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.
WUSM 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-22
Regular Secondary2025-11-30
Secondary Application Fee$100
Minimum MCAT score of 505-528 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for WUSM Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biological Science
    General Or Inorganic Chemistry
    • Lab experiences may be required.
    Organic Chemistry
    • Lab experiences may be required.
    Physics
    • Lab experiences may be required.
    Calculus
      Data Source: https://mdadmissions.wustl.edu/how-to-apply/requirements/