4.22% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is 4.22% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,377 people applied and 227 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UT San Antonio School of Medicine is 19.02%. 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, UT San Antonio School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UT San Antonio School of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.93%.
UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine4.22%19.02%5,377227
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Texas Medical Schools2.93%12.22%61,7371,856
Public2.83%11.62%56,1151,630
Private4.02%19.36%5,622226

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UT San Antonio 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 78 to 22.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 59 to 41 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 86 to 14 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenTexas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,3772,4792,8774,216 (78.4%)1,161 (21.6%)
Matriculants22713392195 (85.9%)32 (14.1%)
Acceptance Rate4.22%5.37%3.20%4.63%2.76%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is 518 and the average GPA is 3.93 over 227 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UT San Antonio School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine5183.93
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Texas Medical Schools5123.88
Public5123.87
Private5193.94

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UT San Antonio School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225163.82-
20235183.863.84
20245183.883.84
20255183.933.93

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UT San Antonio School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 85.9% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UT San Antonio School of 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 UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $200 at UT San Antonio School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UT San Antonio School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (TMDSAS)2025-11-01
Secondary Application Fee$200
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UT San Antonio School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biological Sciences
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
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.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.