#52 in Best Medical Schools
#12 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#47 in Largest Medical Schools
#12 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 12nd 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 3.35%.
  • 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 $64,990. 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
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$64,990
Graduate Program$35,154

4-Yeras 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.
George Washington University Medical School Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 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).
George Washington University Medical School 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - George Washington University Medical School512
U.S. Medical Schools512
District of Columbia Medical Schools509
GPA - George Washington University Medical School3.72
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
District of Columbia Medical Schools3.70

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).
George Washington University Medical School 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
District of ColumbiaOther StateMenWomen
Applicants16,062 64
(0.4%)
15,998
(99.6%)
6,618
(41.2%)
9,364
(58.3%)
Enrolled179 4
(2.2%)
175
(97.8%)
86
(48.0%)
92
(51.4%)
Acceptance Rate1.11% 6.11% 1.09% 1.29% 0.98%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
District of Columbia Medical Schools1.29% 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 Student Population at George Washington University Medical School
2024
Total Enrollment754
Men Students347
Women Students406
First-time Students179