University of Alabama School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.18% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 4.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,448 people applied and 186 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UAB School of Medicine is 10.61%. 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, UAB School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 11.08%.
University of Alabama School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Alabama School of Medicine
4.18%
10.61%
4,448
186
All Medical Schools
3.35%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
3.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
University of Alabama School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UAB School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 13 to 88.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 85 to 15 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Alabama Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
4,448
2,055
2,384
13
88
Matriculants
186
77
109
85
15
Acceptance Rate
4.18%
3.75%
4.57%
679.20%
17.26%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 510 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 186 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UAB School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 493-524 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Alabama School of Medicine
510
3.83
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
University of Alabama School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UAB School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
509
3.77
-
2023
509
3.78
3.72
2024
510
3.83
0.00
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UAB School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 84.9% of last year's enrolled students were Alabama residents. State-funded medical schools, like UAB School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Alabama 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 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to University of Alabama School 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UAB School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UAB School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Alabama School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
