University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama · allopathic (MD) medical school, known as UAB
University of Alabama at Birmingham admissions statistics
- Median or average MCAT
- 509.4Average
- Median or average GPA
- 3.87Average
- Applications received
- 4,2062025-2026
- Entering class
- 1962025-2026
- Applications per seat
- 21.52025-2026
- In-state share of applications
- 13.3%2025-2026
- In-state share of the class
- 82.1%2025-2026
Applications received for each seat in the entering class. Not an acceptance rate: neither source publishes the number of offers made.
University of Alabama at Birmingham MCAT and GPA
University of Alabama at Birmingham reports average MCAT of 509.4 and average undergraduate GPA of 3.87 for its entering class.
- MCAT509.4 against a median of 512 across the 152 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 27th percentile of those programs.
- GPA3.87 against a median of 3.8 across the 155 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 80th percentile of those programs.
- Out-of-state tuition$67,786 against a median of $69,571 across the 154 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 42nd percentile of those programs.
- Entering class size196 against a median of 139 across the 160 MD programs that report it, which puts it around the 80th percentile of those programs.
A percentile here is against the programs that report the figure, not against every medical school and not against applicants. It says where the school sits among its reporting peers and nothing else.
University of Alabama at Birmingham acceptance rate
PreMD does not publish an acceptance rate for individual schools. The free national sources publish applications and matriculants, not the number of offers a school made, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated from them without inventing the missing number.
What can be published from those figures is the ratio: University of Alabama at Birmingham received 4,206 applications for 196 seats in the entering class, or about 21.5 applications per seat.
Who University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts applications from
| Applicant group | Policy |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state Applicants | As a public school in AL, strong preference is given to AL residents. We do accept about 10-15% of our class from out of state. Most out-of- state matriculants have significant ties to AL or mission. |
| Canadian Applicants | No policy stated |
| International Applicants | No policy stated |
| DACA Status Applicants | No policy stated |
Community college coursework: We accept courses taken at the community college. Committee will assess performance in these courses as well as courses taken at the university level to determine readiness for medical education. Students are encouraged to take rigorous prerequisite courses to build a solid foundation.
University of Alabama at Birmingham tuition and cost
- In-state tuition and fees
- $37,282
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $67,786
- In-state cost of attendance
- $74,582
- Out-of-state cost of attendance
- $105,891
- In-state health insurance
- $3,562
- Out-of-state health insurance
- $3,562
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
- Average graduating debt
- $183,078
- Deposit, in state
- $100
- Deposit, out of state
- $100
A blank figure here means the school did not report it to the source PreMD tracks, never that it costs nothing. Check the school's own financial aid page before budgeting against it.
University of Alabama at Birmingham application requirements
- Secondary fee
- $100
- Secondary deadline
- We recommend applicants submit within two weeks of receiving a secondary invitation or by November 15, at the latest.
- Latest MCAT accepted
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2024
- Deposit due
- April 30, 2026
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packets
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
- AAMC PREview
- We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores
Who receives a secondary: Minimum requirements to be considered for a secondary application can be found on our website here: https://www.uab.edu/medi cine/home/admissions/sele ction-criteria
Prerequisite coursework
| Subject | Required or recommended | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Required | 3 | — |
| Biology | Required | 8 | General Biology - Applicants awarded AP or CLEP credit for biology are expected to complete 8 hours of additional advanced biology coursework. |
| Biostatistics | Required | 3 | 3 semester hours of biostatistics or statistics OR 6 semester hours of college math. Applicants awarded AP or CLEP credit for statistics or college mathematics are expected to complete a college level biostatistics course to meet the requirement. |
| Composition & Rhetoric | Required | 6 | Complete at least 6 semester hours of college level English, writing composition, or writing intensive coursework. |
| Physics | Required | 8 | — |
| Psychology | Required | 3 | Any behavioral or social science coursework that addresses the biological, psychological, and/or sociocultural factors that influence perceptions, behaviors, interactions and well- being will be accepted. |
University of Alabama at Birmingham interview
Virtual interviews include a one-on-one with a member of the admissions committee and a nine- station MMI.
PreMD reads that as an MMI, held virtual, and sets up its interview practice for this school accordingly.
July 15
Virtual interviews include a one-on-one with a member of the admissions committee and a nine- station MMI. Interviewees also hear from the admissions team and meet with current medical students during the virtual interview day program.
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interview
- Recorded video interviews are not available.
University of Alabama at Birmingham waitlist
- Typical positions offered
- 50-75
- Acceptance offers made
- 0
In early April, a two-tier waitlist is created and applicants are notified of their tier placement. # of waitlist offers over the last 3 years: 2023 = 14; 2024 = 17; 2025 = 0
University of Alabama at Birmingham mission
UAB Heersink Mission and Vision Statements Mission To advance health and healing through patient care, education, and discovery. Vision To be a leader in making a global impact through innovative care, transformative discovery, and collaborative teaching and learning. Admissions Statement The UAB Heersink School of Medicine selects applicants poised to become exceptional clinicians, physician-scientists, and medical educators. We seek academically qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who exhibit strong competence in one or more of the following: dedication to serving others, cultural sensitivity, communication skills, teamwork, and leadership. Our holistic admissions process values applicants with a demonstrated interest in serving underserved rural and urban communities, addressing medical disparities, advancing research and innovation, and/or practicing primary care medicine. We are committed to recruiting and training applicants from Alabama, students with close ties to Alabama, and/or students who demonstrate a passion for the mission of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
University of Alabama at Birmingham rankings
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What this page publishes instead is the comparison above: where the school's own reported figures sit among the MD programs that report the same figure, with the count of reporting programs stated so the comparison can be judged.
University of Alabama at Birmingham admissions contact
Admissions and Enrollment ManagementVH 100Birmingham, AL 35294-0019 USA(205) 934-2433 · [email protected]
Where this came from
- AAMC MSAR public school report
- AAMC FACTS table A-1, 2025-2026 · 2025-2026
- calculated by PreMD from the published application and matriculant counts · 2025-2026
Figures on this page were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.
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