4.18% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 4.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,448 people applied and 186 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UAB School of Medicine is 10.61%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, UAB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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University of Alabama School of Medicine | 4.18% | 10.61% | 4,448 | 186 |
All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UAB School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 13 to 88.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 85 to 15 for 2024 admission.
Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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Men | Women | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
Applicants | 4,448 | 2,055 | 2,384 | 13 | 88 |
Matriculants | 186 | 77 | 109 | 85 | 15 |
Acceptance Rate | 4.18% | 3.75% | 4.57% | 679.20% | 17.26% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 510 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 186 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UAB School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 493-524 last year.
MCAT Scores | GPA | |
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University of Alabama School of Medicine | 510 | 3.83 |
All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
Public | 511 | 3.77 |
Private | 514 | 3.77 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UAB School of Medicine.
MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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2022 | 509 | 3.77 | - |
2023 | 509 | 3.78 | 3.72 |
2024 | 510 | 3.83 | 0.00 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UAB School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 84.9% of last year's enrolled students were Alabama residents. State-funded medical schools, like UAB School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Alabama state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Alabama School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UAB School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UAB School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Alabama School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2024-08-01 |
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Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-15 |
Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
Regular Secondary | 2024-11-15 |
Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
Minimum MCAT score of 493-524 recommended | |
Need to meet its Technical Standard |
Prerequisites
Subject | Specifications |
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Biology |
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Biochemistry |
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Physics |
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Biostatistics / Statistics Or College Mathematics |
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English |
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Behavioral And Social Sciences |
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Data Source: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/admissions/selection-criteria