Medical schools in Washington at a glance
All three medical schools in Washington are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1946 | 511 | 3.75 | n/a | n/a | 270 | 11 | 9.76% overall, 43.8% IS, 5.05% OOS |
| Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 2011 | 507 | 3.64 | $62,888 | n/a | 80 | 6 | 18.84% overall, 33.9% IS, 3.1% OOs |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | MD | AACOMAS | 2008 | 504 | 3.5 | $36,000 | $36,000 | 144 | 1 | 26.33% |
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What medical schools in Washington look for
Median MCAT across Washington runs from 504 at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine to 511 at University of Washington School of Medicine. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.50 and 3.75 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
All one schools reporting both figures interview in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state ones, averaging 43.8% against 5.0%. Residency counts for a lot here. Applying from outside Washington means leaning on schools that take out-of-state students in numbers.
For residents, tuition starts at $36,000 at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and reaches $62,888 at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
They do not all use the same application. It is AMCAS for two, AACOMAS for one. Applying across services means duplicating work, so check which one each school on your list takes before you start.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The three schools here we hold prompts for ask 18 essays between them, from 1 up to 11 at University of Washington School of Medicine. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
One of the three awards a DO alongside the MD programs. Both lead to licensure and residency, and DO programs generally admit at lower median scores, which is why they belong on most lists. The medical schools that admit at the lowest medians covers that ground nationally.
Between them these programs read about 14,315 applications a year for roughly 494 seats, near enough 29 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. University of Washington School of Medicine asks for 4, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
On the US News research ranking, University of Washington School of Medicine places highest at 1. Rankings shift little from year to year and matter far less than fit, funding and where you want to train, though they do shape how competitive a given cycle feels.
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University of Washington School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 7.1/10
Founded in 1946, the University of Washington School of Medicine is a public school in Seattle known for its research, focus on primary care, and commitment to diverse communities. With strong clinical partnerships and groundbreaking work in global health and cancer, UW Med trains future doctors to tackle healthcare challenges and make a real impact.
Median GPA
3.75
Median MCAT
512
Location
Seattle
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$88,362
Out-of-State Tuition
$70,845
Class Size
270
US News Ranking (Research)
1
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
1
Total Applicants
7,631
Secondaries Required
4
Interview Rate
9.76% overall, 43.8% IS, 5.05% OOS
Interview Format
three-member panel interviews
Address
1959 NE Pacific Street, 98195
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 1.8/10
Founded in 2011, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is a public school in Boca Raton, Florida. The college offers a personalized approach to medical education with a focus on primary care, community health, and hands-on clinical experience. Schmidt College of Medicine is shaping future doctors ready to make a real impact in healthcare.
Median GPA
3.64
Median MCAT
509
Location
Spokane
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$62,888
Out-of-State Tuition
Class Size
80
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
1,443
Secondaries Required
5
Interview Rate
18.84% overall, 33.9% IS, 3.1% OOs
Interview Format
4 asynchronous interviews, 2 live virtual interviews
Address
412 E Spokane Falls Blvd, 99202
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 0.9/10
Founded in 2008, Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private school in Yakima, Washington. The college focuses on training osteopathic physicians with an emphasis on rural healthcare and serving underserved communities. With hands-on learning and a commitment to holistic care, PNWU prepares students to make a real impact in medicine.
Median GPA
3.5
Median MCAT
504
Location
Yakima
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$36,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,000
Class Size
144
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
5,241
Secondaries Required
1
Interview Rate
26.33%
Interview Format
Traditional interviewsand, group interactions
Address
200 University Pkwy, 98901
Common questions about medical schools in Washington
How many medical schools are in Washington?
Three medical schools. Two award an MD and one awards a DO. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Washington?
Median MCAT runs from 504 to 511, so a score at or above 507 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Washington?
Medians land between 3.50 and 3.75. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
Is it easier to get into medical school in Washington as a resident?
On the interview data above, yes. Across the one schools reporting both, in-state applicants reach interview at 43.8% against 5.0% for out-of-state. Applying from elsewhere means weighting your list toward programs that take out-of-state students in numbers.
How much does medical school cost in Washington?
In-state tuition runs from $36,000 a year at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine to $62,888 at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Washington medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 504. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Washington?
Schools here report roughly 14,315 applications against about 494 seats, which works out near one place for every 29 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Washington medical schools use?
Amcas for two, aacomas for one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do Washington medical schools ask for?
Across the three we hold prompts for, 18 in total, ranging from 1 to 11 at University of Washington School of Medicine. Secondaries arrive within days of a verified application and the turnaround runs to about two weeks, so prewriting is the difference between a considered essay and a rushed one. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle.
Are there DO schools in Washington?
Yes. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine awards a DO rather than an MD. Osteopathic programs lead to the same licensure and compete for the same residencies, and they generally admit at lower median MCAT and GPA, so leaving them off a list narrows your options for no good reason. The table above shows their numbers beside the MD programs.
Can you get into a medical school in Washington with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.50 and 3.75, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Washington?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the West with a medical school, on the same figures: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the Midwest, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Washington are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Washington? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.