1.22% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 1.22% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,494 people applied and 55 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UTRGV medicine is 10.78%. 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, UTRGV medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UTRGV medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.93%.
Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine | 1.22% | 10.78% | 4,494 | 55 |
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 |
Texas Medical Schools | 2.93% | 12.22% | 61,737 | 1,856 |
Public | 2.83% | 11.62% | 56,115 | 1,630 |
Private | 4.02% | 19.36% | 5,622 | 226 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UTRGV medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 83 to 17.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 31 to 69 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 96 to 4 for 2025 admission.
Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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Men | Women | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
Applicants | 4,494 | 2,009 | 2,476 | 3,712 (82.6%) | 782 (17.4%) |
Matriculants | 55 | 17 | 38 | 53 (96.4%) | 2 (3.6%) |
Acceptance Rate | 1.22% | 0.85% | 1.53% | 1.43% | 0.25% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 507 and the average GPA is 3.79 over 55 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UTRGV medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores | GPA | |
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine | 507 | 3.79 |
All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
Public | 512 | 3.84 |
Private | 514 | 3.84 |
Texas Medical Schools | 512 | 3.88 |
Public | 512 | 3.87 |
Private | 519 | 3.94 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UTRGV medicine.
MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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2022 | 508 | 3.50 | - |
2023 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
2024 | 508 | 3.69 | - |
2025 | 507 | 3.79 | 3.69 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UTRGV medicine, but it is important to note that 96.4% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UTRGV medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Texas 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 November 1, 2025. To apply to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Services (TMDSAS).
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 TMDSAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UTRGV medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at UTRGV medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
Early Decision (TMDSAS) | 2025-08-01 |
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Early Decision Secondary | 2025-08-15 |
Regular (TMDSAS) | 2025-11-01 |
Regular Secondary | 2025-11-15 |
Secondary Application Fee | $75 |
Need to meet its Technical Standard |
Prerequisites
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English |
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Biological Sciences |
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Biochemistry |
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Chemistry |
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Organic Chemistry |
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Physics |
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Data Source: https://www.utrgv.edu/som/admissions/requirements/index.htm