Michigan has a total of seven medical schools. Most are focused on bringing more family physicians into the workforce along with addressing the physician shortage in the state. Three of the medical schools, (University of Michigan Medical School, Wayne State University School of Medicine, and Michigan State Medical School) are ranked among the top 100 medical schools in the country for research by U.S. News and World Report. Like all medical schools, medical schools in Michigan are also competitive. Moreover, out-of-state students face a greater challenge because some medical schools in Michigan accept a greater percentage of in-state students.

School Info

The College of Human Medicine (CHM) has a national reputation for its history of innovation and excellence in medical student education. Founded in 1964, CHM was the first community-integrated medical school, with a curriculum that emphasized a patient-centered philosophy and a biopsychosocial approach to caring for patients. More than 3,100 M.D. graduates of the College have experienced a unique combination of basic science education on the campus of a large, land-grant University, and clinical education in one of six campuses located across the state of Michigan. More than 200 paid and 3200 volunteer faculty are committed to teaching core institutional values that mark CHM graduates as unique and exemplary: respect of and care for patients, commitment to community, and the incorporation of psychological, social, and spiritual elements into care delivery.

Curriculum

CHM’s curriculum is structured into three blocks. Block I (year 1) includes courses in basic biological and behavioral sciences, basic clinical sciences, clinical correlations, and mentor groups. Block II (year 2) focuses on the application of basic biological and behavioral sciences to human disease. Block II also introduces students to problem-based-learning, or PBL. The main component of PBL is working in small, interdisciplinary groups mimicking the real-world practice of medicine to analyze a patient case study from multiple, interplaying medical perspectives. Block III (years 3 and 4) feature required and elective medical clerkships with physician-supervised learning experiences in which students work with patients at clinical health care sites.

Facilities

CHM has six community-hospital campuses across Michigan where students serve their Block III (years 3 and 4) medical clerkships. An important component of CHM’s mission is serving the needs of Michigan’s people. By integrating CHM students with the state’s communities, CHM allows for significant, meaningful patient contact that best prepares students by exposing them to real world situations where they can make a difference. Community integration allows CHM students to make the maximum positive impact on the health of Michigan?s population. CHM has community campuses in Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Flint and the Upper Peninsula.

When applying to medical school, it is important to determine if your application is competitive. While researching medical schools, it is essential that you pay attention to the average MCAT scores and GPAs of accepted students, and acceptance rates. If you are looking into medical schools in Michigan and are an out-of-state applicant, it is imperative that you also evaluate the percentage of the entering class that is comprised of in-state students. Most medical schools in Michigan seem to prioritize in-state applicants, which can make it more difficult for out-of-state applicants to be accepted into one of the seven medical schools.

So, how difficult is it to get accepted to a Michigan medical school? Let’s review the data. Below are the average MCAT scores and GPAs, interview rates for in state and out of state applicants, acceptance rates, percent of entering class that is in state, and tuition for all medical schools in Michigan.

The College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Broad) has an application deadline of Nov. 1. The application fee at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Broad) is $90.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Average GPA:	3.68
Average MCAT:	507
Interview rate(s) (in-state and out-of-state applicants):	25% (in-state)2% (out-of-state)
Acceptance rate:	4.1%
Percent of entering class in-state:	76%
Tuition (in-state and out-of-state applicants):	$45,207 (in-state)$87,162 (out-of-state)

Michigan State Medical School Acceptance Rate

Is Michigan State Medical School hard to get into?

The acceptance rate at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 6.30%). The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 65.53% where 192 students finally enrolled out of 293 admitted students.

Is Michigan State a good medical school?

A medical education experience at MSU College of Human Medicine is like none other. … We are ranked #6 out of 141 U.S. medical schools for our overall social mission – of graduating MDs from minority backgrounds, who practice in primary care or who work in underserved areas.

What MCAT score do I need for Michigan State?

Generally, applicants should aim for a 3.5 GPA—in particular, a 3.5 cumulative GPA in the sciences shows well. Additionally, applicants should aim for an MCAT score in the 500 range or above.

2023 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is $47,087 for Michigan residents and $87,218 for out-of-state students. Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s tuition is 44.93% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 27.7% higher than average tuition of Michigan medical schools.

The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Michigan State University is $14,750 for Michigan residents and $40,562 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $19,714 for Michigan residents and $38,638 for out-of-state students

The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $29,440.

	Michigan Residents	Out-of-State
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Tuition & Fees	$47,087	$87,218
U.S. Public Medical School Average	$38,176	$60,181
Michigan Public Medical School Average	$47,093	$68,313
Living Costs	$29,440
Undergraduate Program	$14,750	$40,562
Graduate Program	$19,714	$38,638

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is 508. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).

The average GPA is 3.71 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.73).

	2022
MCAT – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine	508
U.S. Medical Schools	512
Michigan Medical Schools	511
GPA – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine	3.71
U.S. Medical Schools	3.73
Michigan Medical Schools	3.73

List of All Medical Schools in Michigan

Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Mission Statement: 

“The Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patient care and strategic collaborations to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

CMU College of Medicine recruits and admits students from Michigan to care for Michigan – especially those who are committed to pursue a career in primary care and serve the medically underserved.”

Introduction to the School: 

The Central Michigan University College of Medicine focuses on preparing physicians by focusing on improving access to high-quality health care in Michigan, especially in those underserved rural and urban areas. The curriculum covers health issues and concerns in central and northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Clinical skills training begins in year one of the curriculum. It includes training in diagnosing and caring for patients in medical clinics, state-of-the-art simulations, and broad technology integration throughout the learning process.

Median accepted GPA: 

3.7

Median accepted MCAT score:

509

Acceptance rate: 

1.4%

Tuition: 

$43,055 In-state

$68,690 Out-of-state

Selection Factors: 

Beyond your academic portfolio, the admissions committee is looking for critical thinking and logic skills, an  understanding of the principles of ethics, personal values, and the qualities necessary for successful development into a compassionate, skilled physician able to serve the needs of a diverse and changing population.

Applicants are encouraged to review the AAMC Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students for additional information. The admissions process is also designed to   identify applicants who will fulfill the mission of CMED, i.e., to provide healthcare to underserved populations in central and northern Michigan.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Mission statement: 

“The College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University is committed to educating exemplary physicians and scholars, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing service at home and abroad. We enhance our communities by providing outstanding primary and specialty care, promoting the dignity and inclusion of all people, and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.”

Introduction to the school: 

Founded in response to Michigan’s need for primary care physicians, The College of Human Medicine has grown in mission and size to meet evolving needs of the region. Students begin at either the East Lansing campus or the Grand Rapids campus. Students complete their late clinical experience at one of the seven community campuses after two years of early and middle clinical experience within the Shared Discovery Curriculum.

Median accepted GPA: 

3.71

Median accepted MCAT score:

508

Acceptance Rate:

2.4%

Tuition: 

$31,358 In-state

$58,112 Out-of-state

Selection Factors:

The College of Human Medicine is seeking a class that is 

• academically competent
• reflective of the rural and urban character of Michigan 
• a representative of a wide spectrum of personal characteristics, life experiences, and talents 

Disadvantaged and minority students are encouraged to apply, and the ability to pay is not a factor through financial aid provided by the school such as the Loan For Disadvantaged Students (LDS). 

Selection criteria are based on multiple factors that include:

• year-to-year and cumulative GPA (including post-bac and graduate)
• best MCAT performance 
• fit with the school’s mission 
• relevant clinical and community service
• assessment of motivation; ability to communicate and problem solve,
  maturity, and suitability for the MSU program
• state of residence, and potential to contribute to the overall quality of the entering class

The college considers citizens of the United States and Canada. Additionally, applicants with a US permanent resident visa (green card) or DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) are also considered.

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Mission statement: 

“Our Mission: The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine is a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and technologically advanced learning community, dedicated to enabling students to become skillful, ethical, and compassionate physicians, inquisitive scientists who are invested in the scholarship of discovery, and dynamic and effective medical educators.” 

Introduction to School:

Oakland University partnered with Beaumont Health System to establish the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB). It is located at the heart of Oakland University’s campus, 40 minutes north of Detroit. The Kresge Library, the Oakland Center (student union), and Recreation Center are all accessible to OUWB students.              

Beaumont’s eight-hospital system, Southeast Michigan’s largest integrated health system, supports clinical instruction of OUWB students on three hospital campuses in Royal Oak, Troy, and Grosse Pointe. The Royal Oak campus is OUWB’s primary teaching hospital and is a major academic research center with Level 1 trauma status. There are ninety-one medical and surgical specialties represented on the Beaumont medical staff of nearly 5,000 physicians.

Median accepted GPA: 

3.84

Median accepted MCAT score:

510

Acceptance Rate: 

1.7%

Tuition: 

$56,522 In-state

$56,522 Out-of-state

Selection Factors: 

Proven completion of a  comprehensive education that goes beyond the basic sciences to include the social sciences, history, and the arts.

Select applicants will be invited to submit a supplemental application based on the following criteria:

1. MCAT Score:

a. MCAT – 495 or higher, and

2. BCPM (Math and Science) GPA:

a. Cumulative undergraduate BCPM GPA of 3.0, OR

b. Cumulative post-baccalaureate GPA of 3.5 with at least 24 BCPM credit hours, OR

c. Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.5 with at least 24 BCPM credit hours

University of Michigan Medical School

Mission statement: 

“To transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery and service. Strategic pillars for the school are focused on people, discovery, education, care and service.

• People: recruit, develop and retain the best faculty, staff and learners who work together for the greater good.
• Discovery: create transformative knowledge that advances science and improves health.
• Education: cultivate a learning community that engages all in bold and innovative education for the advancement of science, health and health care delivery.
• Care: deliver outstanding patient care and improve health for local, national and global populations while caring for each other.
• Service: engage and collaborate with our institutional, local, state, national and global communities to advance health and science.”

Introduction to School:

The University of Michigan was founded in 1850. It quickly became a leader in American academic medicine. A pioneer in introducing the modern science-based curriculum, the school was among the first to change the role of the student from passive observer to active participant through lab instruction and clerkships.

Students have access to an array of research opportunities. The U.S. News and World Report consistently rank this medical school as among the best in the country. 

Median accepted GPA: 

3.85

Median accepted MCAT score: 

517

Acceptance Rate:

2.2%

Tuition: 

$39,744 In-state

$59,062 Out-of-state

Selection Factors:

Students must demonstrate a strong foundation of knowledge across core scientific subjects as well as the inter/intrapersonal skills needed to navigate a changing healthcare environment as a physician. 

Each applicant will be assessed on essential skills, intelligence, and personal attributes: 

• academic excellence
• competency
• dedication to medicine 
• altruism
• integrity 
• communication skills
• the potential to contribute to Michigan’s educational experience and the profession of medicine

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Mission Statement:

“We will educate a diverse student body in an urban setting and within a culture of inclusion, through high-quality education, clinical excellence, pioneering research, local investment in our community and innovative technology, to prepare physician and biomedical scientific leaders to achieve health and wellness for our society.”

Introduction to School: 

With over a thousand medical students, Wayne State University School of Medicine was founded in 1868 and is located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Along with its undergraduate medical education, the school offers master’s degree, Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. programs in 14 areas of basic science to about 400 students annually. The faculty consists of many local physicians. They provide care at eleven affiliated hospitals, clinics and training sites throughout the area.

Median accepted GPA:

3.74

Median accepted MCAT score: 

509

Acceptance Rate: 

2.9%

Tuition: 

$36,597 In-state

$63,972 Out-of-state

Selection Factors:

A holistic review process is used for selection of applicants.  

Consideration is given to the:

• academic record  
• community service
• patient care experiences
• extra curricular activities 
• written responses using the AMCAS application, secondary application and letters of recommendation as these reflect the applicant’s personality, maturity, character, and suitability for medicine.

As a state-supported school,  preference is given to Michigan residents. Applicants whose educational backgrounds include academic work outside the United States must have completed two years of coursework at a U.S. or Canadian college, including the prerequisite courses. Interviews are required, but scheduled only with those applicants who are given serious consideration. Students are urged to apply by November 1.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Mission Statement: 

“To educate and inspire lifelong learners to be exceptional clinicians, leaders, educators, advocates, and researchers for tomorrow.”

Introduction to School: 

Created through the partnership of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo’s two teaching hospitals, Ascension Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) is a private medical school. WMed was established in 2012. It offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree and the Master of Science in Medical Engineering degree. 

Median accepted GPA: 

3.66

Median accepted MCAT score: 

515

Acceptance Rate:

2%

Tuition: 

$60,500 In-state

$60,500 Out-of-state

Selection Factors: 

Applicants that meet the minimum academic criteria are asked to complete the supplemental application, which includes an online assessment focused on the candidate’s personal attributes and fit with WMed. Based on these results and the AMCAS application, selected candidates will be invited to participate in a telephone interview designed to further assess the applicant’s attributes. The next step is an on-campus interview where applicants participate in both a structured interview and a traditional one-on-one interview. 

students with the following qualities are desired:

• integrity 
• compassion
• the ability to work effectively in teams
• the ability to reason and problem solve
• flexibility
• service leadership
• responsibility
• communication skills
• insight
• judgment

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)

Mission Statements: 

“Providing world-class, osteopathic, student-centered graduate and medical education and research in order to foster community access to patient-centered medical care.”

Introduction to School: 

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) is the osteopathic medical school of Michigan State University. It is located in East Lansing. The school offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, as well as a combined DO-PhD degree for students seeking training as physician-scientists.

Median accepted GPA:

3.7

Median accepted MCAT score:

507

Acceptance Rate: 

N/A

Tuition: 

$45,074 In-state

$87,177 Out-of-state

Selection Factors: 

These are the school’s selection factors:

“The admissions team will evaluate applications based on several criteria deemed important to the mission of the college, including but not limited to: academic success, MCAT performance, exposure to the osteopathic profession, professional and community service experience, personal testimony, interview performance and letters of evaluation.”

Tips for Getting Accepted into Medical Schools in Michigan

Getting accepted into medical schools in Michigan is similar to getting accepted into medical schools in other states. It’s a competitive process but, these tips can help guide you: 

1. Apply to Multiple Schools

Michigan doesn’t have as many medical schools as a state like California. If you want to get accepted to a Michigan school then it makes sense to apply to multiple schools in the state to maximize your odds. Do your research in finding out what makes each school unique. Read their mission statement and pin down what organizations, personality traits, and academic qualities they value. Tailor your application to each school. 

2. Gain Medical Experience

Medical schools won’t expect you to have real experience treating patients. However, you can gain some medical experience by shadowing physicians and other healthcare professionals in the state. Shadowing allows you to see the nuances of healthcare practice in Michigan. This will leave you better prepared to treat patients in future and meet their specific needs. 

3. Spend Time Serving the Community 

Community service comes in many forms and shows a willingness to give back. Michigan schools want to graduate students that are altruistic and have the drive to contribute to the greater good. Find volunteering opportunities on your campus or in your community that can include food banks, homeless or domestic violence shelters and get involved. 

4. Learn Another Language

Michigan has a diverse population with many languages being spoken. Focusing on language, culture, and people can challenge you in a way that technical classes can’t. Communication and an understanding of different cultures are vital skills for anyone entering the medical field.

Medical schools are looking for applicants who are making the effort to culturally broaden their horizons. Some programs will allow you to volunteer abroad. Students are placed in hospitals and clinics in both rural and urban areas where they are understaffed. Having this experience on your application will help you stand out and demonstrate that you are willing to work with underserved communities.