2.05% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 2.05% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,104 people applied and 84 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of WMed is 19.42%. 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, WMed's acceptance rate is much lower than 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, WMed's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.20%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 2.05% | 19.42% | 4,104 | 84 |
| 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 WMed, the men to women applicants ratio is 51 to 49 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 28 to 72.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 39 to 61 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 4,104 | 2,089 | 1,999 | 28 | 72 |
| Matriculants | 84 | 37 | 47 | 39 | 61 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.05% | 1.77% | 2.35% | 142.39% | 83.84% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 84 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WMed' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
WMed requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA a minimum MCAT score of 499.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 513 | 3.75 |
| 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 WMed.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 514 | 3.69 | - |
| 2023 | 513 | 3.76 | - |
| 2024 | 513 | 3.75 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. 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 WMed's application system by January 5, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at WMed.
The items in following table are the required items to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2025-01-05 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum GPA of 3.00, MCAT score of 499 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | |
| Genetics | |
| Human Anatomy | |
| Human Physiology | |
| Immunology | |
| Statistics |
Data Source: https://med.wmich.edu/app