George Washington University

Washington, District of ColumbiaMDGW Official website

MCAT519.5AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.88AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1302025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$73,980One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is dedicated to improving the health of our local, national, and global communities by: Educating a diverse workforce of tomorrow's leaders in medicine, science, and health sciences. Healing through innovative and compassionate care. Advancing biomedical, translational, and health services delivery research with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration. Promoting a culture of excellence through inclusion, service, and advocacy. As a globally recognized academic medical center, GW embraces the challenge of eliminating health disparities and transforming health care to enrich and improve the lives of those we serve.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of MD AdmissionsWashington, DC 20037 USA
(202) 994-3506
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$73,980
Out of state$73,980
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$108,572
Out of state$108,572
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$254,796
Students receiving aid
70%
Health insurance
In state
$3,100
Out of state
$3,100

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, No geographic preferences.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Evaluated like US citizens and US Permanent residents.
International ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Must have US or Canadian undergraduate degree and non-private sponsorship in addition to other requirements. https://smhs.gwu.edu/imp/programs/international-scholars/md- program-international-students
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Must have or be about to earn a US or Canadian undergraduate degree.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

The Committee on Admissions does accept coursework taken at a community college. However, it is preferable to have all of the premedical coursework taken at an accredited four-year college or university.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

132.3applications per seat2025-2026
17,194applications received2025-2026
0.5%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    August 31, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $142
    Sent to
    All applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 2, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    Interviews are offered on a rolling basis and we typically interview from August through March.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryLab4Required
  • BiologyLab4Required
  • ChemistryOrganic Chemistry.Lab4Required
  • LiteratureAny English course OR eventual graduation from a US or Canadian undergraduate institution. Online for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 coursework acceptable. Note: This School has progressed to a competency-based admissions process.3Recommended
  • MathematicsCollege mathematics or statistics.3Recommended
  • PhysicsLab4Required

Interview

File: closed fileNo regional interviews offered
Video interview

Yes. All interviews will be virtual until further notice

How the school describes it

Blind interviews (interviewer does not have access to interviewee's application file).

Invitations

Interviews are offered on a rolling basis and we typically interview from August through March.

A typical interview day

Provided directly to all students who have been invited to interview.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies.

Provided directly to students at the time they have been placed on the waitlist.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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