George Washington University Medical School

Founded in 1824, George Washington University Medical School, also known as GWU, is a medical school offering medical education and training in DC.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at George Washington University Medical School is $76,341 for the academic year 2026-2027.

GWU admitted 130 matriculants from 17,194 applicants, resulting in an acceptance rate of 0.76%, reflecting the exceptionally selective nature of its admissions process. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.88 and the average MCAT score is 514.

2027 GWU M.D. Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of GWU is $76,341 for the academic year 2026-2027.

The total cost of four years of M.D. degree program at George Washington University Medical School is $374,704. It is based on the official school's tuition data (see the school's bursar page for details).

General Program Tuition

The medical school tuition is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at George Washington University, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,710. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $36,414.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $18,620 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $18,620 when a student lives off-campus.

GPA and MCAT Scores

For 2026 admission, the average GPA from enrolled students at George Washington University Medical School is 3.88 and the average MCAT score is 514. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as District of Columbia medical schools.

The MCAT score of George Washington University Medical School is higher than average MCAT of all medical schools as well as District of Columbia medical schools.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 17,194 students applied to GWU and 130 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 0.76%.

870 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 5.31%. (The interviewee data is based on 2024-2025 data.)

Of the 130 matriculants, 47.7% are male and 52.3% are female. By legal residency, 3.8% of matriculants are District of Columbia residents and 96.2% are out-of-state residents.

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at George Washington University Medical School is 728 students in total. In the first year class, 130 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 349 men (47.9%) and 378 women (51.9%).