George Washington University Medical School
#52 in Best Medical Schools
#12 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#47 in Largest Medical Schools
#11 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1824, George Washington University Medical School is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC.
George Washington University Medical School is ranked 52nd in Best Medical Schools, 12nd in Lowest Acceptance Rate, 47th in Largest Medical Schools, and 11st in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce George Washington University Medical School along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at George Washington University Medical School is 512 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at George Washington University Medical School is 3.72 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at George Washington University Medical School is $68,356 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at George Washington University Medical School is 1.11% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 754 medical school students have enrolled to George Washington University Medical School for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 George Washington University Medical School Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at George Washington University Medical School is $68,356. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 2.59% compared to the previous year rate (2023). George Washington University Medical School's tuition is 4.43% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 2.5% higher than average tuition of District of Columbia medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at George Washington University is $64,798. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $35,154.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $22,905 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,700.
| George Washington University Medical School Tuition & Fees | $68,356 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| District of Columbia Private Medical School Average | $66,707 |
| Living Costs | $22,905 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,700 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,900 |
| Undergraduate Program | $64,798 |
| Graduate Program | $35,154 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at George Washington University Medical School is $374,704 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $66,630 | $67,395 | $67,795 | $69,244 | $271,064 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $20,320 | $25,280 | $30,260 | $27,780 | $103,640 |
| Books & Supplies | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
| COA | $86,950 | $92,675 | $98,055 | $97,024 | $374,704 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at George Washington University Medical School is 512. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of George Washington University Medical School is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.72 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - George Washington University Medical School | 512 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - George Washington University Medical School | 3.72 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 3.70 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at George Washington University Medical School is 1.11% where 16,062 applicants have applied to and 179 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at GW Medical School is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 16,062 | 64 (0.4%) |
15,998 (99.6%) |
6,618 (41.2%) |
9,364 (58.3%) |
| Enrolled | 179 | 4 (2.2%) |
175 (97.8%) |
86 (48.0%) |
92 (51.4%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.11% | 6.11% | 1.09% | 1.29% | 0.98% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 1.29% | 7.06% | 1.26% | 1.42% | 1.22% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 179 first-time students have enrolled in George Washington University Medical School.By residency, 2.2% of new students is District of Columbia residents and 97.8% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 51.4% of enrolled students is women and 48.0% is men students.
A total of 754 students have enrolled to George Washington University Medical School. By gender, there are 347 male and 406 female students at George Washington University Medical School.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 754 |
| Men Students | 347 |
| Women Students | 406 |
| First-time Students | 179 |