Spokane, Washington · MD · Public
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is a public MD school in Spokane, Washington. It ranks 138th of 191 US medical schools on our overall 2026 ranking. Its Class of 2030 had an average MCAT of 508.8 and an average GPA of 3.72. It received $8.8M in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2025. The median federal debt of its graduates is $211,091.
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine admissions: MCAT, GPA and acceptance rate
| Entering class | Class of 2030 |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,669 |
| Interviewed | 350 |
| Students who enrolled | 80 |
| Applicants per seat | 21 |
| Average MCAT | 508.8 |
| Average GPA | 3.72 |
As published by the school: Class profile. Checked October 27, 2026. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the school before you apply.
How Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine ranks
On our balanced ranking it is 138th of 191. Each measure below is a percentile among US medical schools: 100 is the best. Rank schools on your own weights.
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research fundingNIH dollars to the school and its research hospitals | $8.8M | 42 | 114 of 194 |
| Admissions selectivityMCAT of the entering class, as the school publishes it | 508.8 | 21 | 97 of 122 |
| Primary careGraduates practicing primary care | — | — | — |
| Rural practiceGraduates practicing in rural areas | — | — | — |
| Stay in stateGraduates practicing in the school's state | — | — | — |
| Low debtMedian federal debt at graduation | $211K | 46 | 82 of 152 |
| Class diversityGraduates from groups underrepresented in medicine | 7.7% | 15 | 160 of 189 |
Where Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine graduates practice
Too few of its graduates are in practice yet to report where they work. Newer schools fill in as their classes finish residency.
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine research funding
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine received $8.8M in NIH funding in fiscal year 2025 across 19 awards. That ranks 114th of 194 US medical schools.
Who funds it
Share of the school's own NIH funding by institute.
Largest research projects
- Promoting Community Wellbeing Through Indigenous Science and HealingMichael McDonell · NIDA · $2.3M
- Integration of a Culturally Responsive Family Peer Delivered Engagement Strategy in Coordinated Specialty CareOladunni Oluwoye · NIMH · $757K
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Cost and class
Debt is the median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) of graduates, from the College Scorecard. Class figures are the school's 2023-24 graduates (IPEDS). Underrepresented in medicine = Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Compare with similar schools
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Nearest medical schools
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 157 mi
- Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine 220 mi
- University of Washington School of Medicine 250 mi
- OHSU School of Medicine 278 mi
- University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine 490 mi
- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine 514 mi
All 3 medical schools in Washington
Questions about Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
How hard is it to get into Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine?
1,669 people applied for 80 seats in the Class of 2030, about 21 applicants per seat.
What MCAT score do you need for Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine?
The Class of 2030 had an average MCAT of 508.8 and an average GPA of 3.72. Many students are admitted below the average, and the school weighs the whole application.
Is Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine a good medical school?
It ranks 138th of 191 on our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most. Whether it is good for you depends on what you want; the rankings page lets you weight primary care, rural practice, staying in state, debt and diversity yourself.
How much research funding does Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine get?
$8.8M from the NIH in fiscal year 2025, 114th of 194 US medical schools.
How much debt do Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine graduates have?
The median federal student loan debt of its graduates is $211,091, from the College Scorecard.
Cite this page
2 Minute Medicine. Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine: Medical School Profile and Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/washington-state-university-elson-s-floyd-college-of-medicine/
Sources: NIH RePORTER fiscal year 2025 (research funding); CMS Doctors and Clinicians file (where 2005–2019 graduates practice); USDA rural-urban commuting area codes 2020 (rural ZIP codes); College Scorecard (median federal debt); IPEDS 2023–24 (graduates and class makeup); each school's own admissions pages (admissions figures, linked on each school page). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)