2.00% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Washington University School of Medicine is 2.00% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,138 students applied and 123 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 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Missouri, WUSM's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.19%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University School of Medicine | 2.00% | 14.87% | 6,138 | 123 |
| 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 |
| Missouri Medical Schools | 4.19% | 11.02% | 18,076 | 567 |
| Public | 6.07% | 8.75% | 5,266 | 270 |
| Private | 2.31% | 13.30% | 12,810 | 297 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At WUSM, the men to women applicants ratio is 49 to 50 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 5 to 95.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 57 to 43 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 9 to 91 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Missouri Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,138 | 3,026 | 3,057 | 288 (4.7%) | 5,850 (95.3%) |
| Matriculants | 123 | 70 | 53 | 11 (8.9%) | 112 (91.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.00% | 2.31% | 1.73% | 3.79% | 1.92% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Washington University School of Medicine is 521 and the average GPA is 3.95 over 123 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WUSM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
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 | 521 | 3.95 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Missouri Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 508 | 3.73 |
| Private | 517 | 3.92 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 22, 2026. 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, 2026. 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.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-22 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-11-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 505-528 recommended | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biological Science | |
| General Or Inorganic Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Calculus |
Data Source: https://mdadmissions.wustl.edu/how-to-apply/requirements/