The University of Texas Medical Branch Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

4.51% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 4.51% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,097 people applied and 230 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UTMB School of Medicine is 19.60%. 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, UTMB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than 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, UTMB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.93%.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
The University of Texas Medical Branch4.51%19.60%5,097230
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
The University of Texas Medical Branch Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UTMB School of 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 82 to 18.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 53 to 47 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 93 to 7 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenTexas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,0972,3092,7784,169 (81.8%)928 (18.2%)
Matriculants230121108214 (93.0%)16 (7.0%)
Acceptance Rate4.51%5.24%3.89%5.13%1.74%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 513 and the average GPA is 3.87 over 230 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UTMB School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
The University of Texas Medical Branch5133.87
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Texas Medical Schools5123.88
Public5123.87
Private5193.94
The University of Texas Medical BranchMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UTMB School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225123.93-
20235123.93-
20245113.80-
20255133.873.83

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UTMB School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 93.0% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UTMB 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 The University of Texas Medical Branch, 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 UTMB School of Medicine's application system by November 10, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $70 at UTMB School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to The University of Texas Medical Branch applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UTMB School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (TMDSAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-11-10
Secondary Application Fee$70
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UTMB School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Biological Sciences
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Mathematics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.