Medical schools in Wisconsin at a glance
All two medical schools in Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | MD | AMCAS | 1893 | 511 | 3.79 | $65,137 | $65,137 | 265 | 8 | N/A |
| University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health | MD | AMCAS | 1907 | 511 | 3.81 | $42,198 | $59,448 | 171 | 9 | 9% |
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What medical schools in Wisconsin look for
Median MCAT across Wisconsin runs from 511. 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 3.79 and 3.81 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.
For residents, tuition starts at $42,198 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and reaches $65,137 at Medical College of Wisconsin. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
Every school here takes its application through AMCAS, so one submission reaches all two.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The two schools here we hold prompts for ask 17 essays between them, from 8 up to 9 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
Between them these programs read about 15,679 applications a year for roughly 436 seats, near enough 36 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. Medical College of Wisconsin 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.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Competitiveness: 2.7/10
Founded in 1893, the private Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) blends world-class research with a commitment to community impact. Located in Milwaukee, MCW offers innovative programs that prepare students to lead in healthcare and shape the future of medicine. It’s where groundbreaking ideas meet real-world change.
Median GPA
3.79
Median MCAT
511
Location
Milwaukee
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$65,137
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,137
Class Size
265
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
10,046
Secondaries Required
4
Interview Rate
N/A
Interview Format
two 1-1 open file interviews, one open file interview
Address
8701 Watertown Plank Road, 53226
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Competitiveness: 6.0/10
Founded in 1907, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a public institution in Madison, known for its focus on rural health and community service. With innovative programs like the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine, it’s a place where students make a real impact on healthcare.
Median GPA
3.81
Median MCAT
511
Location
Madison
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$42,198
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,448
Class Size
171
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 2
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 2
Total Applicants
5,633
Secondaries Required
3 required; 1 if applicable; 1 optional
Interview Rate
9%
Interview Format
30 minutes 1-1 faculty interviews
Address
750 Highland Avenue, 53726
Common questions about medical schools in Wisconsin
How many medical schools are in Wisconsin?
Two medical schools. 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 Wisconsin?
Median MCAT runs from 511 to 511, so a score at or above 511 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 Wisconsin?
Medians land between 3.79 and 3.81. 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.
How much does medical school cost in Wisconsin?
In-state tuition runs from $42,198 a year at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to $65,137 at Medical College of Wisconsin, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Wisconsin medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Medical College of Wisconsin admits at the lowest score of the group at 511. 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 Wisconsin?
Schools here report roughly 15,679 applications against about 436 seats, which works out near one place for every 36 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 Wisconsin medical schools use?
Amcas for two. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do Wisconsin medical schools ask for?
Across the two we hold prompts for, 17 in total, ranging from 8 to 9 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. 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 Wisconsin?
No. Every program in Wisconsin awards an MD. Osteopathic programs elsewhere generally admit at lower median scores, so add them to a list built around this state.
Can you get into a medical school in Wisconsin with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.79 and 3.81, 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 Wisconsin?
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 Midwest with a medical school, on the same figures: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the West, 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.