2.43% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is 2.43% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,125 people applied and 173 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Wisconsin School of Medicine is 8.93%. 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, Wisconsin School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health2.43%8.93%7,125173
All Medical Schools4.02%13.66%945,68522,839
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,170
Private2.45%9.97%468,1748,669

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Wisconsin School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 47 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 58 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 73 to 27 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenWisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7,1253,3353,741677 (9.5%)6,448 (90.5%)
Matriculants17371101126 (72.8%)47 (27.2%)
Acceptance Rate2.43%2.13%2.70%18.61%0.73%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2026 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is 510 and the average GPA is 3.77 over 173 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Wisconsin School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Wisconsin School of Medicine requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA and a minimum MCAT score of 500. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Wisconsin resident
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health5103.77
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Wisconsin School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225133.77-
20235113.693.61
20245113.753.69
20255103.773.69

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 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 Wisconsin School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at Wisconsin School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Wisconsin School of Medicine 2027 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$75
Minimum GPA of 3.00, MCAT score of 500 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Wisconsin School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Statistics Or Equivalent
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Data Source: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/premedical-requirements-and-selection-criteria/