Medical College of Wisconsin Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

2.56% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Medical College of Wisconsin is 2.56% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 10,711 students applied and 274 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of MCW Medical College is 8.10%. 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, MCW Medical College'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%.
Medical College of Wisconsin Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Medical College of Wisconsin2.56%8.10%10,711274
All Medical Schools3.81%13.44%1,040,84823,062
Public4.81%15.69%525,23014,276
Private2.32%10.00%515,6188,786
Medical College of Wisconsin Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At MCW Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 7 to 93.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 52 to 49 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenWisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants10,7114,8525,805707 (6.6%)10,004 (93.4%)
Matriculants274119154141 (51.5%)133 (48.5%)
Acceptance Rate2.56%2.45%2.65%19.96%1.33%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The average MCAT Score at Medical College of Wisconsin is 510 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 274 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., MCW Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Medical College of Wisconsin5103.8
All Medical Schools5133.82
Public5123.82
Private5143.83
Medical College of WisconsinMCAT Score and GPA Chart

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 30, 2026. To apply to Medical College of Wisconsin, 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 MCW Medical College's application system by November 30, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at MCW Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to Medical College of Wisconsin applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
MCW Medical College 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2026-11-30
Regular Secondary2026-11-30
Secondary Application Fee$100
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for MCW Medical College Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Math
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Social Sciences
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.