Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Wayne State University School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.7
- Overall MCAT Score: 28.1 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 11
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 11
- MCAT Verbal Score: 10
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 540 E. Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone Number: (313) 577-1466
Email: admissions@med.wayne.edu
Website: http://www.med.wayne.edu/Admissions
Admissions: Wayne State University
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. Silas Norman
Application fee
$50
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
12/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/24
Regular application acceptance notification ends
07/30
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
3
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 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4135 applied, 929 interviewed, 515 were accepted, 290 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1465 applied, 602 interviewed, 355 were accepted, 225 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2670 applied, 327 interviewed, 160 were accepted, 65 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1859 applied, 517 interviewed, 233 were accepted, 129 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2072 applied, 353 interviewed, 203 were accepted, 82 enrolled
International admissions data
513 applied, 128 interviewed, 55 were accepted, 16 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
10.1
Average biological MCAT score
10.7
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.4
Average writing MCAT score
P
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
53.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
12.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
9.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
25.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Wayne State University
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Deirdre Moore
Financial aid phone
(313) 577-1039
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $29,413, Out-of-state: $61,213
Required fees
$1,883
Room and board
$12,500
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
84%
Percent of students receiving loans
81%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
38%
Percent of students receiving work study
2%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$161,890
Ranking: Wayne State University
Research Ranking
Research score
36
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.6
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
2.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$74.4
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$72.21
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
2.9
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
35.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.64
Average MCAT score
10.1
Acceptance rate
12.5%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
0.8:1
Total medical school enrollment
1,226
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data