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 Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
3.96%
13.41%
5,604
222
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
Texas Medical Schools
2.93%
12.22%
61,737
1,856
Public
2.83%
11.62%
56,115
1,630
Private
4.02%
19.36%
5,622
226
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
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Texas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,604
2,583
2,998
4,197 (74.9%)
1,407 (25.1%)
Matriculants
222
92
129
182 (82.0%)
40 (18.0%)
Acceptance Rate
3.96%
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 Scores
GPA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
517
3.93
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Texas Medical Schools
512
3.88
Public
512
3.87
Private
519
3.94
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 Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
515
3.84
-
2023
516
3.88
-
2024
517
3.83
-
2025
517
3.93
3.92
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.