#45 in Best Medical Schools
Founded in 2012, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is ranked 45th in Best Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 513 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 3.75 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is $67,893 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 2.05% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.35%.
  • Total 352 medical school students have enrolled to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is $67,893. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 1.48% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine's tuition is 3.72% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of Michigan medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $18,878 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,300.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuition & Fees$67,893
U.S. Private Medical School Average$65,457
Michigan Private Medical School Average$67,893
Living Costs$18,878
Miscellaneous expenses$3,300
Books & Supplies$1,503
Graduate Program$24,600

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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is $364,080 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.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees$66,900$67,545$67,545$66,900$268,890
Room & Board / transportation$19,030$18,700$20,130$20,130$77,990
Books & Supplies$1,760$1,683$1,337$595$5,375
Miscellaneous Expenses$3,025$2,750$3,025$3,025$11,825
COA$90,715$90,678$92,037$90,650$364,080

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 513. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.75 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine513
U.S. Medical Schools512
Michigan Medical Schools511
GPA - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine3.75
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
Michigan Medical Schools3.78

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 2.05% where 4,104 applicants have applied to and 84 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at WMed 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).
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
MichiganOther StateMenWomen
Applicants4,104 1,133
(27.6%)
2,971
(72.4%)
2,089
(50.9%)
1,999
(48.7%)
Enrolled84 33
(39.3%)
51
(60.7%)
37
(44.0%)
47
(56.0%)
Acceptance Rate2.05% 2.92% 1.72% 1.77% 2.36%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
Michigan Medical Schools2.20% 7.11% 1.08% 2.10% 2.31%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 84 first-time students have enrolled in Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.By residency, 39.3% of new students is Michigan residents and 60.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 56.0% of enrolled students is women and 44.0% is men students.
A total of 352 students have enrolled to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. By gender, there are 165 male and 187 female students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment352
Men Students165
Women Students187
First-time Students84