University of Alabama School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

4.39% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 4.39% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,329 people applied and 190 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UAB School of Medicine is 10.61%. 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, UAB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
University of Alabama School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Alabama School of Medicine4.39%10.61%4,329190
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
University of Alabama School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UAB 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 12 to 88.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 82 to 18 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenAlabama ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants4,3291,9742,338524 (12.1%)3,805 (87.9%)
Matriculants19082108156 (82.1%)34 (17.9%)
Acceptance Rate4.39%4.16%4.62%29.78%0.89%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 190 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UAB School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 493-524 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Alabama School of Medicine5093.83
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
University of Alabama School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UAB School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225093.77-
20235093.783.72
20245103.830.00
20255093.83-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UAB School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 82.1% of last year's enrolled students were Alabama residents. State-funded medical schools, like UAB School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Alabama 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 Alabama 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UAB School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UAB School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Alabama School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UAB School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-15
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Minimum MCAT score of 493-524 recommended
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UAB School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biostatistics / Statistics Or College Mathematics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Behavioral And Social Sciences
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.