Overview
Founded in 1946, the University of Washington School of Medicine has grown into one of the nation's premier academic medical institutions, consistently ranked among the top medical schools for both primary care and research. It is best known for pioneering the WWAMI program (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), a unique regional partnership that extends medical education across five states lacking their own public medical schools, addressing physician shortages in underserved and rural areas. The school has also been a leader in global health, family medicine, and NIH-funded research, consistently ranking at or near the top in NIH funding among public universities.
At a Glance
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Total students | 1,100 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 1:4 |
| Acceptance rate | 4% |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| Average starting salary | $230,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $44,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $79,000 |
| Room & board | $17,000 |
| Average financial aid | $45,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
| Regular deadline | October 15 |
Top Programs
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Rural Medicine
- Global Health
- Biomedical Research
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.