5.93% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 5.93% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,736 people applied and 103 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UNM School of Medicine is 12.29%. 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, UNM School of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico School of Medicine | 5.93% | 12.29% | 1,736 | 103 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UNM School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 11 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 88 to 12 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 1,736 | 792 | 929 | 186 (10.7%) | 1,550 (89.3%) |
| Matriculants | 103 | 46 | 55 | 91 (88.3%) | 12 (11.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.93% | 5.82% | 5.92% | 48.96% | 0.78% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of New Mexico School of Medicine is 506 and the average GPA is 3.82 over 103 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UNM School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
UNM School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 494. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a New Mexico resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico School of Medicine | 506 | 3.82 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UNM School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 506 | 3.74 | - |
| 2023 | 506 | 3.72 | - |
| 2024 | 507 | 3.72 | - |
| 2025 | 506 | 3.82 | 3.74 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UNM School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 88.3% of last year's enrolled students were New Mexico residents. State-funded medical schools, like UNM School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New Mexico 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 2026 admission is October 1, 2025. To apply to University of New Mexico 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UNM School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of New Mexico School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
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| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 494 required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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| Biology |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/md/admissions/apply/prerequisite-courses.html