Wake Forest School of Medicine
#56 in Best Medical Schools
#41 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
Founded in 1902, Wake Forest School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC.
Wake Forest School of Medicine is ranked 56th in Best Medical Schools and 41st in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
The following statements briefly introduce Wake Forest School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 511 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 3.83 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.80.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Wake Forest School of Medicine is $66,895 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 1.52% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 651 medical school students have enrolled to Wake Forest School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Wake Forest School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Wake Forest School of Medicine is $66,895. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 3.00% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Wake Forest School of Medicine's tuition is 7.17% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 7.1% lower than average tuition of North Carolina medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Wake Forest University is $67,642. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $39,141.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $30,500 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $1,920.
| Wake Forest School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $66,895 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| North Carolina Private Medical School Average | $72,034 |
| Living Costs | $30,500 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,920 |
| Books & Supplies | $450 |
| Undergraduate Program | $67,642 |
| Graduate Program | $39,141 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 511. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Wake Forest School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.83 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Wake Forest School of Medicine | 511 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Wake Forest School of Medicine | 3.83 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 3.82 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Wake Forest School of Medicine is 1.52% where 12,800 applicants have applied to and 194 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Wake Forest is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 12,800 | 1,024 (8.0%) |
11,776 (92.0%) |
5,632 (44.0%) |
7,130 (55.7%) |
| Enrolled | 194 | 49 (25.3%) |
145 (74.7%) |
93 (47.9%) |
101 (52.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.52% | 4.81% | 1.23% | 1.65% | 1.42% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| North Carolina Medical Schools | 2.63% | 8.19% | 0.80% | 2.68% | 2.62% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 194 first-time students have enrolled in Wake Forest School of Medicine.By residency, 25.3% of new students is North Carolina residents and 74.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 52.1% of enrolled students is women and 47.9% is men students.
A total of 651 students have enrolled to Wake Forest School of Medicine. By gender, there are 282 male and 369 female students at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 651 |
| Men Students | 282 |
| Women Students | 369 |
| First-time Students | 194 |