Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.64
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11.1
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.8
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10.4
- MCAT Writing Sample: P
Address: Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Phone Number: (336) 716-4264
Email: medadmit@wfubmc.edu
Website: http://www.wfubmc.edu
Admissions: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012 – 2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Lewis H. Nelson, III
Application fee
$65
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
07/19
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2010-2011
July
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
7391 applied, 543 interviewed, 269 were accepted, 120 enrolled
In-state admissions data
697 applied, 190 interviewed, 88 were accepted, 50 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
6694 applied, 353 interviewed, 181 were accepted, 70 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
3321 applied, 238 interviewed, 126 were accepted, 54 enrolled
Minority admissions data
N/A
International admissions data
N/A
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.58
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.7
Average biological MCAT score
11.1
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.8
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.4
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, biology/zoology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
36.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
27.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
19.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
18.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Melissa Stevens
Financial aid phone
(336) 716-2889
2013 – 2014 Tuition and Fees
2013 – 2014 Tuition
Private: $41,385
Required fees
$0
Room and board
$21,291
2012 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
93%
Percent of students receiving loans
83%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
70%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$159,559
Ranking: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Research Ranking
Research score
50
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.3
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.6
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$144.7
NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$146.86
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
63
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.0
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
46.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.67
Average MCAT score
10.4
Acceptance rate
3.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.0
Total medical school enrollment
465
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data