3.79% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Wayne State University School of Medicine is 3.79% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,049 people applied and 305 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Wayne State School of Medicine is 18.84%. 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, Wayne State School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Michigan, Wayne State School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.20%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University School of Medicine | 3.79% | 18.84% | 8,049 | 305 |
| 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 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 2.20% | 10.15% | 44,033 | 971 |
| Public | 2.23% | 8.29% | 39,929 | 887 |
| Private | 2.05% | 19.42% | 4,104 | 84 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Wayne State School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 20 to 80.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 50 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 62 to 38 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 8,049 | 3,751 | 4,266 | 20 | 80 |
| Matriculants | 305 | 153 | 152 | 62 | 38 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.79% | 4.08% | 3.56% | 314.65% | 47.01% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Wayne State University School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 305 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Wayne State School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 504-518 last year.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University School of Medicine | 512 | 3.8 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 511 | 3.78 |
| Public | 511 | 3.79 |
| Private | 513 | 3.75 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Wayne State School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 510 | 3.70 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.74 | - |
| 2024 | 512 | 3.80 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 31, 2024. To apply to Wayne State 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 Wayne State School of Medicine's application system by February 8, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Wayne State School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Wayne State University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2025-02-08 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 504-518 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| General / inorganic Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://www.med.wayne.edu/admissions/application