1.46% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 1.46% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,897 students applied and 86 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of WMed is 22.91%. 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, WMed's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Michigan, WMed's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 1.86%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 1.46% | 22.91% | 5,897 | 86 |
| 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 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 1.86% | 9.74% | 50,913 | 974 |
| Public | 1.94% | 7.11% | 45,016 | 888 |
| Private | 1.46% | 22.91% | 5,897 | 86 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At WMed, the men to women applicants ratio is 49 to 51 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 22 to 78.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 49 to 51 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,897 | 2,860 | 3,013 | 1,274 (21.6%) | 4,623 (78.4%) |
| Matriculants | 86 | 37 | 49 | 42 (48.8%) | 44 (51.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.46% | 1.29% | 1.63% | 3.29% | 0.95% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.81 over 86 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., WMed' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
WMed requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA and a minimum MCAT score of 499.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 512 | 3.81 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 511 | 3.81 |
| Public | 510 | 3.81 |
| Private | 512 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at WMed.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 514 | 3.69 | - |
| 2023 | 513 | 3.76 | - |
| 2024 | 513 | 3.75 | - |
| 2025 | 513 | 3.81 | - |
| 2026 | 512 | 3.81 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2026. To apply to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. 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 WMed's application system by January 5, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at WMed.
The items in following table are the required items to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-01-05 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum GPA of 3.00, MCAT score of 499 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | |
| Genetics | |
| Human Anatomy | |
| Human Physiology | |
| Immunology | |
| Statistics |
Data Source: https://med.wmich.edu/app