University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines

3.96% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas is 3.96% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,604 people applied and 222 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UT Southwestern Medical School is 13.41%. 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 Southwestern Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UT Southwestern Medical School's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.93%.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas3.96%13.41%5,604222
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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas Acceptance Rate Chart

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At UT Southwestern Medical School, 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 75 to 25.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 58 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
MenWomenTexas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,6042,5832,9984,197 (74.9%)1,407 (25.1%)
Matriculants22292129182 (82.0%)40 (18.0%)
Acceptance Rate3.96%3.56%4.30%4.34%2.84%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas is 517 and the average GPA is 3.93 over 222 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UT Southwestern Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas5173.93
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Texas Medical Schools5123.88
Public5123.87
Private5193.94
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at DallasMCAT Score and GPA Chart

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UT Southwestern Medical School.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225153.84-
20235163.88-
20245173.83-
20255173.933.92

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UT Southwestern Medical School, but it is important to note that 82.0% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UT Southwestern Medical School, 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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, 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 UT Southwestern Medical School's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $185 at UT Southwestern Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
UT Southwestern Medical School 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (TMDSAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$185
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UT Southwestern Medical School Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Mathematics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.