Wayne State University School of Medicine

Detroit, MichiganMDWSU Official website

MCAT511AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.78AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2992025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$46,677One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Wayne State, located in the heart of Detroit, provides a distinct experiential advantage that sets students apart from their peers and prepares them to be health care leaders and advocates. Our Highways to Excellence curriculum provides students with an organ systems-based curriculum, a focused clinical skills course, a deep and authentic understanding of health needs and challenges, multiple ways to take advantage of experiential service-learning, community engagement and research opportunities, and more. Our students have many opportunities to volunteer in the community, including at student- run free clinics, with area nonprofits, urban gardens, area schools and much more. Students also have access to a myriad of academic, financial, career and mental health support services designed to remove barriers and help them succeed as students, physicians, and health care leaders and advocates. Since 1868, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has educated and trained more than 26,000 highly-skilled and compassionate physicians, researchers and public health professionals. Our graduates are sought-after, and a large percentage serve in under-resourced communities. Our Class of 2024 achieved a 98.1 percent residency match rate, well above the national average, matching into 24 specialties in 30 states.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Richard J. Mazurek M.D. Medical Education Commons320 E. Canfield, Suite 322Detroit, MI 48201 USA
(313) 577-1466
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$46,677
Out of state$74,926
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$79,284
Out of state$107,533
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$150,362
Students receiving aid
87%
Health insurance
In state
$3,791
Out of state
$3,791
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,883
Earnings, 1 year out
$63,587
Earnings, 5 years out
$176,598

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, AMCAS residency classification is used for tuition purposes.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Must be Canadian Citizen. Considered Non Resident for Both Admissions and Tuition Purposes
International ApplicantsConditionsConditional, With a degree from Wayne State University. Considered Non-Resident for tuition purposes.
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsAccepted with conditions
Online courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

View more, including premedical coursework policy information, at https://med-wayne- external.policystat.com/policy/17648219/latest/

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

34.9applications per seat2025-2026
10,438applications received2025-2026
16.1%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
    $100
    Sent to
    Screened applicants after preliminary review for citizenship eligibility and felony information.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    Jan. 22, 2027
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    July 2026 with interviews beginning in August 2026.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyTwo (2) semesters of Biology (at least 6 credits). Plus lab.Lab6Required
  • ChemistryTwo (2) semesters of General/Inorganic Chemistry (at least 6 credits) and Two (2) semesters of Organic Chemistry (at least 6 credits). Plus one semester of General or Inorganic Chemistry lab, and one semester of Organic Chemistry lab.Lab12Required
  • Composition & RhetoricOne (1) semester of English Writing (at least 3 credits).3Required
  • PhysicsTwo (2) semesters of Physics (at least 6 credits). Plus recommended (not required) lab.6Required

Interview

MMIHeld: virtualAll interviews are virtual
Video interview

All Interviews for 2027 entering class will be virtual

How the school describes it

Faculty/alumni interview, current student interview and MMI interviews. All Interviews will be virtual for 2027 entering class.

Invitations

July 2026 with interviews beginning in August 2026.

A typical interview day

All interviews are conducted virtually and incorporate 3 different types of interviews, including a one-on-one faculty/alumni interview, a one-on-one medical student interview, and 5 MMI stations. Students will be provided with opportunities to take campus tours, and attend Q&A sessions and webinars with current medical students.

If you are waitlisted

Applicant who receive a Waitlist decision will be reviewed for Acceptance by the Admissions Committee throughout the cycle.

Sources

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

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