University of Tennessee College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
6.34% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 6.34% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,744 students applied and 174 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UTHSC College of Medicine is 15.12%. 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, UTHSC College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Tennessee, UTHSC College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.58%.
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
6.34%
15.12%
2,744
174
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
Tennessee Medical Schools
2.58%
8.55%
25,218
516
Public
4.15%
12.08%
6,753
252
Private
1.53%
6.20%
18,465
264
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UTHSC College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 24 to 76.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 89 to 11 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Tennessee Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,744
1,232
1,493
661 (24.1%)
2,083 (75.9%)
Matriculants
174
88
85
155 (89.1%)
19 (10.9%)
Acceptance Rate
6.34%
7.15%
5.70%
23.44%
0.91%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 513 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UTHSC College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 498-527 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
513
3.83
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
Tennessee Medical Schools
512
3.81
Public
512
3.84
Private
512
3.78
University of Tennessee College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UTHSC College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
510
3.70
-
2023
512
3.81
3.76
2024
511
3.89
3.78
2025
511
3.83
3.79
2026
513
3.83
3.78
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 15, 2026. To apply to University of Tennessee College 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at UTHSC College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Tennessee College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
