University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.21% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is 2.21% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,744 students applied and 171 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Wisconsin School of Medicine is 7.59%. 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 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
2.21%
7.59%
7,744
171
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
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Wisconsin School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 40 to 60 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 75 to 25 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Wisconsin Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
7,744
3,454
4,228
705 (9.1%)
7,039 (90.9%)
Matriculants
171
68
103
128 (74.9%)
43 (25.1%)
Acceptance Rate
2.21%
1.97%
2.43%
18.17%
0.61%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is 511 and the average GPA is 3.78 over 171 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 Scores
GPA
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
511
3.78
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Wisconsin School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
513
3.77
-
2023
511
3.69
3.61
2024
511
3.75
3.69
2025
510
3.77
3.69
2026
511
3.78
3.70
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2026. 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, 2026. 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.
