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University of Washington School of Medicine

Seattle, WA

Admissions Statistics

5.8%

Acceptance Rate

5,077

Applied

677

Interviewed

292

Admitted (Est.)

275

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

511
10th: 505 Median: 511 90th: 517

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 19, 2023
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025

GPA

3.81
10th: 3.69 Median: 3.81 90th: 3.93

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-27

Secondary

Secondary Application

Deadline: November 15, 2025

Fee: $35

Interview

Interview Invitations

Invitations will go out in the beginning of September. Applicants at regional sites can expect an invitation at least three weeks before the interview week for their state.

Letters of Recommendation

Required letters: 3 minimum , 6 maximum

Committee letters: Accepted

Applicants can submit a premedical committee evaluation and up to 3 additional letters OR submit a minimum of 3 and up to 6 letters from writers who can speak to one or more of the following: academic ability, commitment to service, leadership potential, clinical or research experiences, interpersonal skills, interaction with patients, ability to function on a team, and/or potential as a physician, respect for others, compassion, maturity, communication skill, work ethic. The collection of letters should provide a balanced and well-rounded view of your candidacy for medicine.

What University of Washington School of Medicine Values

University of Washington School of Medicine uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions