4.22% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 4.22% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,450 students applied and 230 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UTMB School of Medicine is 19.60%. 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, UTMB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UTMB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.75%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| The University of Texas Medical Branch | 4.22% | 19.60% | 5,450 | 230 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 12.13% | 66,381 | 1,872 |
| Public | 2.67% | 11.71% | 60,308 | 1,648 |
| Private | 3.69% | 17.09% | 6,073 | 224 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UTMB School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 82 to 18.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 90 to 10 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,450 | 2,436 | 3,003 | 4,485 (82.3%) | 965 (17.7%) |
| Matriculants | 230 | 118 | 112 | 207 (90.0%) | 23 (10.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.22% | 4.84% | 3.73% | 4.62% | 2.38% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 513 and the average GPA is 3.87 over 230 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UTMB School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
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| The University of Texas Medical Branch | 513 | 3.87 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 512 | 3.86 |
| Public | 512 | 3.86 |
| Private | 518 | 3.94 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to The University of Texas Medical Branch, 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 UTMB School of Medicine's application system by November 10, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $70 at UTMB School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to The University of Texas Medical Branch 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 | 2026-11-10 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $70 |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://www.utmb.edu/som/admissions-information/ready-to-apply-info/admission-requirements