Washington University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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%.
Washington University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
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.