5.01% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Utah School of Medicine is 5.01% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,496 people applied and 125 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Utah School of Medicine is 12.81%. 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, Utah School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Utah School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Utah School of Medicine5.01%12.81%2,496125
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Utah School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 53 to 47 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 23 to 77.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 72 to 28 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenUtah ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,4961,3181,166567 (22.7%)1,929 (77.3%)
Matriculants125566790 (72.0%)35 (28.0%)
Acceptance Rate5.01%4.25%5.75%15.88%1.81%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Utah School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.82 over 125 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Utah School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Utah School of Medicine requires a minimum of 3.0 GPA a minimum MCAT score of 500. 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 Utah resident
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Utah School of Medicine5113.82
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Utah School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.84-
202300.00-
20245143.87-
20255113.823.78

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Utah School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 72.0% of last year's enrolled students were Utah residents. State-funded medical schools, like Utah School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Utah 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 Utah 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 $110 at Utah School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Utah School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Utah School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-01
Secondary Application Fee$110
Minimum GPA of 3.00, MCAT score of 500 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Utah School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Writing / Speech
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Social Science
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Humanities
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.