University of Tennessee College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
6.66% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 6.66% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,627 people applied and 175 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UTHSC College of Medicine is 15.84%. 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, UTHSC College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Tennessee, UTHSC College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.18%.
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
6.66%
15.84%
2,627
175
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
Tennessee Medical Schools
3.18%
9.65%
21,561
519
Public
4.63%
12.44%
5,644
253
Private
2.21%
6.87%
15,917
266
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UTHSC College 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 25 to 75.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 91 to 9 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Tennessee Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,627
1,203
1,416
667 (25.4%)
1,960 (74.6%)
Matriculants
175
90
85
159 (90.9%)
16 (9.1%)
Acceptance Rate
6.66%
7.48%
6.01%
23.84%
0.81%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 175 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UTHSC College 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 498-527 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
511
3.83
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Tennessee Medical Schools
511
3.76
Public
511
3.80
Private
511
3.72
University of Tennessee College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UTHSC College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
510
3.70
-
2023
512
3.81
3.76
2024
511
3.89
3.78
2025
511
3.83
3.79
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UTHSC College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 90.9% of last year's enrolled students were Tennessee residents. State-funded medical schools, like UTHSC College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Tennessee 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 15, 2025. To apply to University of Tennessee College 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 $100 at UTHSC College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Tennessee College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
