University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison)
Madison, Wisconsin · allopathic (MD) medical school
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) admissions statistics
- Median or average MCAT
- 511Average
- Median or average GPA
- 3.78Average
- Applications received
- 7,7442025-2026
- Entering class
- 1712025-2026
- Applications per seat
- 45.32025-2026
- In-state share of applications
- 9.1%2025-2026
- In-state share of the class
- 74.9%2025-2026
Applications received for each seat in the entering class. Not an acceptance rate: neither source publishes the number of offers made.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) MCAT and GPA
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) reports average MCAT of 511 and average undergraduate GPA of 3.78 for its entering class.
- MCAT511 against a median of 512 across the 152 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 34th percentile of those programs.
- GPA3.78 against a median of 3.8 across the 155 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 37th percentile of those programs.
- Out-of-state tuition$62,514 against a median of $69,571 across the 154 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 33rd percentile of those programs.
- Entering class size171 against a median of 139 across the 160 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 64th percentile of those programs.
A percentile here is against the programs that report the figure, not against every medical school and not against applicants. It says where the school sits among its reporting peers and nothing else.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) acceptance rate
PreMD does not publish an acceptance rate for individual schools. The free national sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number.
What can be published from those figures is the ratio: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) received 7,744 applications for 171 seats in the entering class, or about 45.3 applications per seat.
Who University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) accepts applications from
| Applicant group | Policy |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state Applicants | The committee seeks exceptional applicants with diverse experiences and interests who demonstrate personal, professional, or educational connections to UWSMPH, its mission, or the State of Wisconsin. |
| Canadian Applicants | No policy stated |
| International Applicants | No policy stated |
| DACA Status Applicants | Please note that federal financial aid is not available. |
- DACA applicants
- Please note that federal financial aid is not available.
Community college coursework: Community college coursework may be used to satisfy any prerequisite coursework. However, applicants are encouraged to consider the academic rigor of their entire undergraduate course of study - especially the prerequisites - and ensure these provide the best representation of the applicant's ability to succeed in medical school.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) tuition and cost
- In-state tuition and fees
- $44,392
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $62,514
- In-state cost of attendance
- $78,665
- Out-of-state cost of attendance
- $97,464
- In-state health insurance
- $0
- Out-of-state health insurance
- $0
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
- Average graduating debt
- $198,773
A blank figure here means the school did not report it to the source PreMD tracks, never that it costs nothing. Check the school's own financial aid page before budgeting against it.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) application requirements
- Secondary fee
- $75
- Secondary deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Latest MCAT accepted
- August 22, 2026
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2023
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packets
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
- AAMC PREview
- Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
Who receives a secondary: Selected applicants who meet our minimum requirements of a 3.00 gpa and an MCAT score of 500.
Prerequisite coursework
| Subject | Required or recommended | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Required | 3 | — |
| Biology | Required | 8 | — |
| Chemistry | Required | 8 | — |
| Physics | Required | 8 | — |
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) interview
One-on-one faculty/alumni interviews are 30 minutes. Additionally, there is a small-group discussion/interview. Applicants invited for interview will receive additional, detailed agendas about the interview program.
PreMD reads that as a one-on-one interview, and sets up its interview practice for this school accordingly.
Early September
In addition to candidate assessment, applicants learn about our curriculum, student life, our facilities, research, and what life in Madison, WI is like. The interview day is also an opportunity for applicants to connect with current medical students in informal social opportunities. Please visit this website for further information: https://www.med.wisc.edu/ education/md- program/admissions/intervi ew-day/
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interview
- Interviews are virtual (via Zoom). All live sessions are interactive.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) waitlist
- Typical positions offered
- varies
Acceptances from the waitlist vary each year and are dependent on many factors. Waitlisted applicants are notified of their position and likelihood of an eventual offer in mid-March to early May.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) mission
Mission: Together, we are advancing health and health equity through remarkable service to patients and communities, outstanding education, and innovative research. Vision: Healthy people. Healthy communities. Values: * Integrity and Accountability – Every person, every action, every time. * Compassion – Treat all with kindness, understanding, and empathy. * Social Impact and Belonging – Advance health and health equity by respecting the rights, dignity, and differences of all. * Excellence – Strive for the very best in all we do.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) rankings
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What this page publishes instead is the comparison above: where the school's own reported figures sit among the MD programs that report the same figure, with the count of reporting programs stated so the comparison can be judged.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison) admissions contact
MD Admissions Office2130 Health Sciences Learning CenterMadison, WI 53705 USA(608) 263-4925 · [email protected]
Where this came from
- AAMC MSAR public school report
- AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
- calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
Figures on this page were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.
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