University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.20% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas is 4.20% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,527 people applied and 232 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 slightly higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UT Southwestern Medical School's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.81%.
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
4.20%
13.41%
5,527
232
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
Texas Medical Schools
2.81%
12.22%
67,182
1,927
Public
2.71%
11.62%
61,610
1,701
Private
4.06%
19.36%
5,572
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 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 75 to 25.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 47 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 87 to 13 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Texas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,527
2,565
2,946
75
25
Matriculants
232
108
121
87
13
Acceptance Rate
4.20%
4.22%
4.11%
115.82%
52.02%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas is 517 and the average GPA is 3.83 over 232 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UT Southwestern Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
517
3.83
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Texas Medical Schools
512
3.80
Public
512
3.79
Private
518
3.91
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
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UT Southwestern Medical School, but it is important to note that 87.1% 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 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
