0.76% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at George Washington University Medical School is 0.76% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 17,194 people applied and 130 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of GW Medical School is 5.99%. 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, GW Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in District of Columbia, GW Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 1.20%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| George Washington University Medical School | 0.76% | 5.99% | 17,194 | 130 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.66% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 16.03% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 9.97% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 1.20% | 5.78% | 40,644 | 461 |
| Public | - | - | - | - |
| Private | 1.20% | 5.78% | 40,644 | 461 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At GW Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 60 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 1 to 100.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 4 to 96 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 17,194 | 6,809 | 10,282 | 86 (0.5%) | 17,108 (99.5%) |
| Matriculants | 130 | 62 | 68 | 5 (3.8%) | 125 (96.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 0.76% | 0.91% | 0.66% | 5.75% | 0.73% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at George Washington University Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.81 over 130 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., GW Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University Medical School | 512 | 3.81 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 510 | 3.79 |
| Public | - | - |
| Private | 510 | 3.79 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 15, 2026. To apply to George Washington University Medical School, 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 GW Medical School's application system by December 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $140 at GW Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to George Washington University Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-15 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $140 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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| Laboratory Experience | |
| Statistics / Biostatistics / Probability / Math |
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Data Source: https://smhs.gwu.edu/academics/md-program/admissions/application-process/minimum-eligibility-recommendations