0.80% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is 0.80% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,990 people applied and 40 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Tyler School of Medicine is 7.24%. 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, Tyler School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, Tyler School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.75%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine | 0.80% | 7.24% | 4,990 | 40 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.66% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 16.03% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 9.97% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 12.22% | 66,381 | 1,872 |
| Public | 2.67% | 11.62% | 60,308 | 1,648 |
| Private | 3.69% | 19.36% | 6,073 | 224 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Tyler School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 83 to 17.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 95 to 5 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 4,990 | 2,191 | 2,789 | 4,127 (82.7%) | 863 (17.3%) |
| Matriculants | 40 | 19 | 21 | 38 (95.0%) | 2 (5.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 0.80% | 0.87% | 0.75% | 0.92% | 0.23% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is 505 and the average GPA is 3.84 over 40 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Tyler School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Tyler School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 492. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Texas resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine | 505 | 3.84 |
| 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 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, 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 Tyler School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2026.
The items in following table are the required items to The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (TMDSAS) | 2026-11-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2026-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | - |
| Minimum MCAT score of 492 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://medicine.uttyler.edu/admissions/