Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine?

Answer:

  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
  • Overall MCAT Score: 36.4 (out of 45)
  • MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.5
  • MCAT Physical Science Score: 12.6
  • MCAT Verbal Score: 11.3
  • MCAT Writing Sample: Q

 

Address: 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone Number: (314) 362-6858
Email: wumscoa@wustl.edu
Website: http://medschool.wustl.edu

Admissions: Washington University in St. Louis

 NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information. 
2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. W. Edwin Dodson
Application fee
$65
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/15
Application deadline
12/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
11/01
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/15
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3311applied, 1136 interviewed, 335 were accepted, 121 enrolled
In-state admissions data
143 applied, 19 interviewed, 12 were accepted, 8 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3168 applied, 1117 interviewed, 323 were accepted, 113 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1367 applied, 533 interviewed, 170 were accepted, 57 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1420 applied, 532 interviewed, 175 were accepted, 63 enrolled
International admissions data
239 applied, 107 interviewed, 28 were accepted, 8 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.85
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
12.4
Average biological MCAT score
13.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
12.9
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
11.2
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, calculus, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
40.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
25.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
7.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
2.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
26.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL

Tuition & Financial Aid: Washington University in St. Louis

Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Bridget O’Neal
Financial aid phone
(314) 362-6671
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $50,510
Required fees
$0
Room and board
$11,015
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
89%
Percent of students receiving loans
51%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
77%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$111,058

Ranking: Washington University in St. Louis

Research Ranking
Research score
81
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.6
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$372.3
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$216.23
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
64
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.0
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
31.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.85
Average MCAT score
12.4
Acceptance rate
10.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
3.5:1
Total medical school enrollment
490

* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data