Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
#45 in Best Medical Schools
#39 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
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 and 39th in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
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 512 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 3.81 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2026 tuition & fees at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is $70,913 - the average medical school tuition is $63,531.
- The acceptance rate* at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 1.46% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 350 medical school students have enrolled to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2026 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2026 tuition at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is $70,913. The 2026 tuition & fees is increased by 1.47% compared to the previous year rate (2025). Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine's tuition is 2.00% 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 undergraduate program tuition & fees at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is $35,200. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $35,200.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $24,860 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,740.
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $70,913 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $69,522 |
| Michigan Private Medical School Average | $70,913 |
| Living Costs | $24,860 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,740 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,202 |
| Graduate Program | $35,200 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 512. 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 3.81 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 512 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 510 |
| GPA - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 3.81 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 3.77 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is 1.46% where 5,897 applicants have applied to and 86 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 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,897 | 1,274 (21.6%) |
4,623 (78.4%) |
2,860 (48.5%) |
3,013 (51.1%) |
| Enrolled | 86 | 42 (48.8%) |
44 (51.2%) |
37 (43.0%) |
49 (57.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.46% | 3.30% | 0.95% | 1.29% | 1.63% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 1.86% | 6.82% | 0.84% | 1.85% | 1.87% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 86 first-time students have enrolled in Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.By residency, 48.8% of new students is Michigan residents and 51.2% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 57.0% of enrolled students is women and 43.0% is men students.
A total of 350 students have enrolled to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. By gender, there are 160 male and 190 female students at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 350 |
| Men Students | 160 |
| Women Students | 190 |
| First-time Students | 86 |