Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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%.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Admission Statistics
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
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
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
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
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.
