1.52% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 1.52% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 12,800 students applied and 194 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Wake Forest is 4.14%. 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, Wake Forest'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 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in North Carolina, Wake Forest's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.63%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest School of Medicine | 1.52% | 4.14% | 12,800 | 194 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 2.63% | 14.07% | 30,565 | 637 |
| Public | 3.84% | 22.70% | 8,531 | 320 |
| Private | 1.43% | 5.44% | 22,034 | 317 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Wake Forest, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 25 to 75 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 12,800 | 5,632 | 7,130 | 1,024 (8.0%) | 11,776 (92.0%) |
| Matriculants | 194 | 93 | 101 | 49 (25.3%) | 145 (74.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.52% | 1.65% | 1.42% | 4.79% | 1.23% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 194 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Wake Forest' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Wake Forest requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA and a minimum MCAT score of 502.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest School of Medicine | 511 | 3.83 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.80 |
| Public | 511 | 3.79 |
| Private | 514 | 3.81 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 511 | 3.78 |
| Private | 515 | 3.87 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Wake Forest.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 513 | 3.67 | - |
| 2023 | 511 | 3.76 | - |
| 2024 | 512 | 3.80 | - |
| 2025 | 512 | 3.85 | 3.83 |
| 2026 | 511 | 3.83 | 0.00 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is October 15, 2026. To apply to Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest's application system by November 30, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $130 at Wake Forest.
The items in following table are the required items to Wake Forest School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2026-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-10-15 |
| Regular Secondary | 2026-11-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $130 |
| Minimum GPA of 3.20, MCAT score of 502 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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Data Source: https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/md-program/application-requirements-and-technical-standards