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Medical College of Wisconsin

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VerifiedPrivate (Not for Profit)Estd. 1967
Founded
1967
Type
Private (Not for Profit)
University Guide

About Medical College of Wisconsin

Explore overview, courses, fees, admissions, campus life, scholarships and student accommodation guidance in one premium Admistay guide.

Medical College of Wisconsin is a private medical school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was established in 1893 formerly affiliated with Marquette University. Operating independently since 1967. 

Highlights

College Type Private
Student Retention Rate 69%
Work-study program yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part time; online
Campus Housing Capacity 25%
Annual cost of Attendance 49,949 USD
Admission Helpdesk 608 262-3961

Programs, Campus and Residence

  • About 24 bachelors, masters and doctoral programs under three schools are running in the university currently. Some of the popular majors are – General Surgery, Psychiatry, Primary Care, etc.
  • According to the student survey for residence facility, some of the popular apartment complexes are- Wilshire Manor, The Overlook, The Enclave, The Reserve at Wauwatosa Village, Echelon, State Street Station, The Reef, Bluemound Village Apartments, etc.

Medical College of Wisconsin Admission Process

Requirements Transcripts; SOP; LOR
Test Scores MCAT, CASPer
English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS
Application fee USD 50
Additional Requirements Essay and Resume; Personal and Financial Statement
AMCAS Application Deadlines August 1

How to Apply - Apply through AMCAS Application by logging on to: https://apps.aamc.org/account/#/login?gotoUrl=https:%2F%2Fapps.aamc.org%2Famcas%2F&allowInternal=false for admission to Medical College of Wisconsin.

Cost and Scholarships

Cost of Attendance

Expenses Cost
Tuition 54,050
Rent/Utilities 9,000 USD
Food/Household 3,000 USD
Books Equipment and Supplies 120 USD
Transportation 2,520 USD
Personal/Clothing/Recreation 2,400 USD
National Boards/Clinical Skills Exam 1,895 USD
Student Fee 562 USD
Life and Disability Insurance 66 USD
TOTAL 73,613 USD

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office assists students in terms of loan repayments, manage debts after graduation, counselling students to live within budget. Students who have been considered for obtaining financial aid may stay in touch with the financial aid office for further help or advice. 

Courses & Fees

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Courses

18

Fee from

₹12,71,682.66

Exams

TOEFL · IELTS

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Admission Guide

Admission Process

With an aim to develop the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals, Medical College of Wisconsin offers graduate programs through its Medical School, Graduate School, and Pharmacy School. It accepts admission applications on a rolling basis for its Fall, Spring, or Summer Semesters. 

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4 (83%-86%) and MCAT Score of 500 can apply to their Master’s and Doctorate Degrees. GRE scores in the 50th percentile or higher in all sections of the test are recommended for competitive consideration. The priority application deadlines for Master’s Degrees are July 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer term enrollment

Highlights

Application Portal Online Portal (AMCAS Application + Secondary Application)
Application Fee 50 USD
Degrees Offered Master’s/Doctoral Degrees
Academic calendar Semester
Intake seasons Fall/Spring/Summer
Average GPA 3.15/4 (87%)
Mode of Payment Master-Card/American Express/Visa
Letters of Recommendation Required (Number vary according to course)
Interview Required (For specific programs)
Financial Aid Stafford Loans, Federal Loans and Scholarship
Contact [email protected]
[email protected]

Medical College of Wisconsin Admission Deadlines

Medical College of Wisconsin accepts applications year-round. To receive full consideration for admission and financial aid, applicants must submit all the documents before the priority application deadline.

Application Early Decision (ED) or Masters in Doctorate (MD) Deadline
Primary AMCAS Application ED Closed
Primary AMCAS Application MD November 2
Secondary AMCAS Application ED Closed
Secondary AMCAS Application MD December 7

The priority application deadlines for submitting application for Master and Graduate Certificate Programs are:

Semester Deadline
Fall July 1
Spring November 1
Summer April 1

Medical College of Wisconsin International Students Admission

The college provides opportunities to students with great potential, determination, knowledge, and will to do something good for society regardless of the nation. At least 5% of the enrolled students in this college constitute International students from across the globe. MCW gives admission to international students with excellent academic records and good test scores (TOEFL/IELTS/MCAT).
Application Portal: AMCAS
Application fees: 50 USD
Admission requirements: 

  • Primary Application
  • Secondary Application
  • Official College Transcripts
    • Minimum GPA - 3.0/4 (83%-86%)
    • Must be translated into English
    • Should contain course wise evaluation
  • Standardised test in US
  • Bank Statements
  • Copy of Passport
  • International Student Financial Aid Application
  • Letters of recommendation (Vary with programs)
  • English Proficiency Test score (TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Personal Statement
  • Interview

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Students need to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency to be able to study in the USA. Students from English-speaking nations are exempted from these tests.

Test Score
TOEFL  100
IELTS 6

US Visa for International students

International students require a student visa to study in the USA. The college will issue accepted students an I-20 form which will be required to apply for an F1 visa. This visa also allows them to work on campus as well as off-campus. Documents required to the application for an F1 Visa are:

  • Valid passport
  • Two Passport-sized photographs
  • I-20 or DS-2019 document mailed by the College
  • Receipt for payment of I-901 SEVIS fee
  • Evidence of sufficient financial support in the form of a bank statement
  • Acceptance letter from the college
  • Proof of permanent residence outside the United States

Students must then schedule an interview at the US Embassy.

Medical College of Wisconsin Graduate Admissions

It offers graduate programs in various disciplines and students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for any of the graduate programs. MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) with a minimum score of 500 is compulsory for every student to take admission in the Medical College.
Where to apply: Online Portal
Application fee: 50 USD

The program-specific admission requirements are tabulated below -

Courses MS in Healthcare and Management MS in Global Health Equity MA in BioEthics ME in Biomedical Engineering Master in Medical Physiology
Transcripts Required Required Required Required Required
Standardized Scores GRE or GMAT and MCAT Minimum MCAT - 500 Only MCAT Minimum MCAT - 500 GRE/MCAT/LSAT Minimum MCAT - 500 GRE - 60 % + GRE and MCAT Minimum MCAT - 500 GRE and /or MCAT Minimum MCAT - 500
Letters of Recommendation Two Three Three Three Three
Interview Not required Not required Not Required Required Required (only for case-by-case basis)
Personal Statement Required Required Required Required Required

Admission decisions are based upon the contents of application submission. Admission review and the decision are usually made within 6-8 weeks of an application made by the faculty of various programs since the admission committee for each program varies. Selected students are communicated via the MCW Graduate School by sending an official email notification. Due to COVID-19, the Office of Admissions is currently working remotely so applicants must contact only at [email protected].

FAQs

Ques. What are the general admission requirements for a master degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin?

Ans. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an MCAT score of 500 can apply for its graduate programs.

Ques. Do I need to submit GRE scores?

Ans. Most of the programs do not require GRE Scores but students are recommended to have scores above 50th percentile where required.

Ques. When can I apply for admission to MCW?

Ans. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a priority application deadline of July 1 for the fall semester.

Ques. How will interviews be conducted?

Ans. Interviews will be conducted remotely.

Ques. Does it offer any undergraduate program?

Ans. No, Medical College of Wisconsin is a Graduate College.

Placements & Recruiters

Medical College of Wisconsin Placement Details

Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Rankings over the years

Year-wise highlights from global and country rankings available for this university.

2021

Highlights
2021
  • Best overall country rank: #41
  • Pharmacy: #24 in country
  • Top source: ARWU
  • 6 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall, Sciences
  • 3 ranking records in 2021

2022

Highlights
2022
  • Best overall country rank: #46
  • Biology: #27 in country
  • Top source: ARWU
  • 8 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall, Sciences
  • 3 ranking records in 2022

2023

Highlights
2023
  • Best overall country rank: #110
  • Medicine: #76 in country
  • Top source: QS
  • 2 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Medicine, Overall
  • 2 ranking records in 2023

2024

Highlights
2024
  • Best overall country rank: #86
  • Biology: #45 in country
  • Top source: QS
  • 3 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Medicine, Biology
  • 2 ranking records in 2024

2025

Highlights
2025
  • Best overall country rank: #116
  • Pharmacy: #20 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 4 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Medicine, Biology
  • 3 ranking records in 2025

Contact Information

8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226

+1-414-955-8296

+1-800-242-1649

Student Reviews & Ratings

Overall sentiment and category-wise rating summary

Overall score

8.0/10
Top Rated

Based on 1 rating

Rating Breakdown

Visual summary of rating distribution and categories

Live Summary
Academic
8.0/10
Faculty
8.0/10
Infrastructure
10.0/10
Accommodation
10.0/10
Placement
2.0/10
Extracurricular
10.0/10