University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (UW-Madison)

Madison, WisconsinMD Official website

MCAT511AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.78AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1712025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$44,392One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

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.
As the school states it

Admissions office

MD Admissions Office2130 Health Sciences Learning CenterMadison, WI 53705 USA
(608) 263-4925
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$44,392
Out of state$62,514
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$78,665
Out of state$97,464
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$198,773
Students receiving aid
94%
Health insurance
In state
$0
Out of state
$0
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,043
Earnings, 1 year out
$66,876
Earnings, 5 years out
$191,376

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, 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 ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Please note that federal financial aid is not available.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

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.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

45.3applications per seat2025-2026
7,744applications received2025-2026
9.1%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    August 22, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $75
    Sent to
    Selected applicants who meet our minimum requirements of a 3.00 gpa and an MCAT score of 500.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Early September
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Required
  • BiologyLab8Required
  • ChemistryLab8Required
  • PhysicsLab8Required

Interview

One-on-one
Video interview

Interviews are virtual (via Zoom). All live sessions are interactive

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

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.

Invitations

Early September

A typical interview day

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/

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
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.

Sources

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

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