Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

MD program · private · Missouri

Median GPA

3.90

entering class

Median MCAT

520

entering class

Acceptance rate

~3.7%

approximate

Class size

123

9% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

9% of the last entering class were Missouri residents, which leaves about 112 seats for everyone else.

Missouri resident

~15%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~8%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.90) and MCAT (520), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Research40%
  • Academics20%
  • Clinical experience15%
  • Leadership15%
  • Service10%

Notable, tangible research endeavors (not just hours) alongside strong academics; WashU's admissions process is explicitly AAMC E-A-M-aligned, and its research funding volume ranks among the top five schools researched.

Watch out: Applicants without any real research depth are a weak fit given WashU's top-tier research intensity.

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