MD · Detroit, MI · public · applies through AMCAS
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Known as Wayne State
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology BIOL | Required | 6 | Yes | Case-by-case Pass/Fail only - March 2020 through December 2021 or MSU Tragedy. Pass/Fail if standardized grading system for all students at the school. | Case-by-case AP, IB, and CLEP will be accepted if on university transcript. | Case-by-case Acceptable: 4-year College or University US or Canada, inperson or online. Not Acceptable: Online only school with no brick and mortar campus. | Yes | Two (2) semesters of Biology (at least 6 credits). Plus lab. |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | 12 | Yes | Case-by-case Pass/Fail only - March 2020 through December 2021 or MSU Tragedy. Pass/Fail if standardized grading system for all students at the school. | Case-by-case AP, IB, and CLEP will be accepted if on university transcript. | Case-by-case Acceptable: 4 -year College or University US or Canada, inperson or online. Not Acceptable: Online only school with no brick and mortar campus. | Yes | Two (2) semesters of General/Inorganic Chemistry (at least 6 credits) and Two (2) semesters of Organic Chemistry (at least 6 credits). Plus one semester of General or Inorganic Chemistry lab, and one semester of Organic Chemistry lab. |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case Pass/Fail only - March 2020 through December 2021 or MSU Tragedy. Pass/Fail if standardized grading system for all students at the school. | Case-by-case AP, IB, and CLEP will be accepted if on university transcript. | Case-by-case Acceptable: 4 -year College or University US or Canada, inperson or online. Not Acceptable: Online only school with no brick and mortar campus. | Yes | One (1) semester of English Writing (at least 3 credits). |
| Mathematics MATH | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case | Case-by-case | Case-by-case | Yes | One (1) semester of College Mathematics (at least 3 credits). |
| Physics PHYS | Required | 6 | No | Case-by-case Pass/Fail only - March 2020 through December 2021 or MSU Tragedy. Pass/Fail if standardized grading system for all students at the school. | Case-by-case AP, IB, and CLEP will be accepted if on university transcript. | Case-by-case Acceptable: 4 -year College or University US or Canada, inperson or online. Not Acceptable: Online only school with no brick and mortar campus. | Yes | Two (2) semesters of Physics (at least 6 credits). Plus recommended (not required) lab. |
Community-college pathways
View more, including premedical coursework policy information, at https://med-wayneexternal.policystat.com/policy/17648219/latest/
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
Please visit https://www.med.wayne.edu/admissions/support/policies for more information regarding our admissions policies.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes AMCAS residency classification is used for tuition purposes.
- Canadian applicants
- Case-by-case Must be Canadian Citizen. Considered Non Resident for Both Admissions and Tuition Purposes
- International applicants
- Case-by-case With a degree from Wayne State University. Considered Non-Resident for tuition purposes.
- DACA applicants
- No
- Residency preference (school's page)
- As a state-supported school, Wayne State gives preference to Michigan residents, but out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; typically 30-40% of the class is non-resident; Canadian citizens are treated as non-residents for admission and tuition.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Faculty/alumni interview, current student interview and MMI interviews. All Interviews will be virtual for 2027 entering class.
- Invitations sent
- July 2026 with interviews beginning in August 2026.
- Typical interview day
- All interviews are conducted virtually and incorporate 3 different types of interviews, including a one-on-one faculty/alumni interview, a one-on-one medical student interview, and 5 MMI stations. Students will be provided with opportunities to take campus tours, and attend Q&A sessions and webinars with current medical students.
- Regional interviews
- All interviews are virtual.
- Video interviews
- All Interviews for 2027 entering class will be virtual.
- School's admissions page says
- All interviews virtual (via the AMP portal) and mandatory: a faculty/alumni interview (25-35 min), a medical-student interview (25-35 min) and up to five Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) stations.
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2023
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $100
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Jan 22, 2027 Jan. 22, 2027
- Who receives it
- Screened applicants after preliminary review for citizenship eligibility and felony information.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- —
- Offers made from the waitlist
- —
- Procedure
- Applicant who receive a Waitlist decision will be reviewed for Acceptance by the Admissions Committee throughout the cycle.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $46,677 | $74,926 |
| Health insurance | $3,791 | $3,791 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $79,284 | $107,533 |
87% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $150,362.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 10,438 (16.1% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 299 (71.6% in-state, 28.4% out-of-state; 49.8% women)
- Applications per seat
- 35
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2025
- Applicants
- 10,438
- Interviewed
- 1,382
- Accepted
- 616
- Matriculated
- 299
- MCAT (median)
- 512 (10th–90th percentile 503–519)
- GPA (median)
- 3.88 · science 3.84
- In-state
- 72%
- First generation
- 13%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
Wayne State, located in the heart of Detroit, provides a distinct experiential advantage that sets students apart from their peers and prepares them to be health care leaders and advocates. Our Highways to Excellence curriculum provides students with an organ systems-based curriculum, a focused clinical skills course, a deep and authentic understanding of health needs and challenges, multiple ways to take advantage of experiential service-learning, community engagement and research opportunities, and more. Our students have many opportunities to volunteer in the community, including at studentrun free clinics, with area nonprofits, urban gardens, area schools and much more. Students also have access to a myriad of academic, financial, career and mental health support services designed to remove barriers and help them succeed as students, physicians, and health care leaders and advocates. Since 1868, the Wayne State University School of Medicine has educated and trained more than 26,000 highly-skilled and compassionate physicians, researchers and public health professionals. Our graduates are sought-after, and a large percentage serve in under-resourced communities. Our Class of 2024 achieved a 98.1 percent residency match rate, well above the national average, matching into 24 specialties in 30 states.
Notes
GPA/MCAT medians and 10th-90th percentile ranges are for 2025 accepted applicants (MCAT page: overall GPA 3.56-4.00 median 3.88; science GPA 3.40-4.00 median 3.84; MCAT 503-519 median 512; CPBS 128, CARS 127, BBLS 128, PSBB 129). Counts are from the Class of 2029 profile (entering 2025): 10,438 applications, 1,382 interviews, 616 offers, 299 matriculants, 71.6% in-state, 38 first-generation (pct derived), 20 states. Class of 2030 (entering 2026): 12,843 applications, 1,471 interviews, 630 offers, 299 matriculants, 63.5% in-state, 41 first-generation; five-year average GPA 3.79 and MCAT 82nd percentile. No minimum GPA/MCAT; Early Decision requires MCAT 508+ and 3.60 cumulative and BCPM GPA. Secondary fee amount not stated (fee-waiver policy exists). Eligible: U.S. citizens/PR, Canadian citizens, or WSU degree holders.
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- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
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