Wake Forest School of Medicine

Winston-Salem, North CarolinaMDWFU Official website

MCAT511AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.83AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1942025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$66,895One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is to educate future physicians who are empowered to transform health for all. Our vision is to be national leaders in medical education and innovation, graduating purpose-driven physicians committed to improving the health of individuals and communities through lifelong learning.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Winston-Salem, NC 27101 USA
(336) 716-4264
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$66,895
Out of state$66,895
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$110,448
Out of state$110,448
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$250,038
Students receiving aid
74%
Health insurance
In state
$5,029
Out of state
$5,029
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,198
Earnings, 1 year out
$64,365
Earnings, 5 years out
$151,765

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, All applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Applicant must be either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

Community College work is considered. A bachelor's degree or higher is required by the time of matriculation.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

66applications per seat2025-2026
12,800applications received2025-2026
8%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $130
    Sent to
    Applicants that meet our minimum GPA and MCAT score.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    All secondary applications are due by November 15, 2026.
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    August 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryRecommended
  • BiologyLabRecommended
  • ChemistryLabRecommended
  • GeneticsRecommended
  • LiteratureRecommended
  • MathematicsRecommended
  • Physical ChemistryLabRecommended
  • PhysicsLabRecommended
  • PhysiologyRecommended
  • PsychologyRecommended
  • SociologyRecommended

Interview

MMIWFUSM offers a virtual MMI
Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) - Will be held virtually.

Invitations

August 2026

A typical interview day

Applicants are invited to participate in the virtual MMI and a virtual information session. The MMI is completed prior to the information session. The virtual information session will include time with our Dean of Admissions, financial aid and small group sessions with students giving applicants an opportunity to learn more about our program. The virtual session also includes one small group question. The MMI and information session are both required for applicants invited to participate.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
On average 30% of the incoming class are accepted from the waitlist.

WFUSM moves to the waitlist as spots become available in the upcoming class. Acceptance from the waitlist usually happens after April 30th.

Sources

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

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