University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, TexasMDUTMB Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.78AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2302025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$26,993One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

John Sealy School of Medicine at UTMB will strive to create tomorrow's medicine today by discovery and application of new knowledge, and by inspiring lifelong learning and clinical excellence. We will accomplish this mission through innovative leadership and a steadfast commitment to scholarship and service excellence by: 1) Educating and inspiring skilled physicians and scientists who are dedicated to lifelong learning and reflect the diversity of the people whom we serve. 2) Enhancing the well-being of our global community by expanding the frontiers of our basic and applied scientific knowledge and its translation from the bench to the bedside. 3) Improving the health of all individuals by providing outstanding evidence-based, compassionate, culturally fluent patient care, which recognizes the utmost importance of human interest, values, and dignity. 4) Sharing our talents to form partnerships with others — individuals, communities, governments, foundations, schools/universities and industries — in the service of our community, our state and the world
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Student Affairs and Admissions301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555-1317 USA
(409) 772-6958
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$26,993
Out of state$42,159
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$61,825
Out of state$76,991
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$151,139
Students receiving aid
77%
Health insurance
In state
$3,438
Out of state
$3,438
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,594
Earnings, 1 year out
$61,688
Earnings, 5 years out
$170,576

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, State law restricts public medical schools from exceeding 10% non- Texas residents in each entering class.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsAccepted with conditions
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

All community college coursework is accepted, but upper-level science coursework at the university level is strongly encouraged.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

23.7applications per seat2025-2026
5,450applications received2025-2026
82.3%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2022
    Latest accepted
    November 06, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $70
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 6, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    July 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnatomyLab4Recommended
  • Biochemistry3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours of biochemistry are required. Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 1 can be waived automatically per applicant request. Excess hours in Biochemistry can be used to fulfill biology or chemistry requirements.3Required
  • Biology14 semester hours (12 semester hours of lecture and 2 semester hours of formal lab) or 21 quarter hours (18 quarter lecture hours and 3 quarter lab hours) as required for college science majors. (One semester of Biochemistry can be substituted for one semester of Biology). Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 2 can be waived automatically per applicant request.Lab14Required
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry - 8 semester hours (6 semester hours of lecture and 2 semester hours of formal lab) or 12 quarter hours (9 quarter hours of lecture and 3 quarter hours of formal lab) as required for college science majors. Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 1 can be waived automatically per applicant request. Organic Chemistry - 8 semester hours (6 semester hours of lecture and 2 semester hours of formal lab) or 12 quarter hours (9 quarter hours of lecture and 3 quarter hours of formal lab) as required for college science majors. Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 1 can be waived automatically per applicant request.Lab16Required
  • Composition & Rhetoric6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours. Writing intensive courses taught in departments other than the English department are considered case by case. Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 2 can be waived automatically per applicant request.6Required
  • Genetics3Recommended
  • Mathematics3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours of college Calculus or Statistics. Statistics must be taught in the Math department. Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 1 can be waived automatically per applicant request.3Required
  • Physics8 semester hours (6 semester hours of lecture and 2 semester hours of formal lab) or 12 quarter hours (9 quarter hours of lecture and 3 quarter hours of formal lab) as required for college science majors. Any credit or quarter hour deficiency less than or equal to 1 can be waived automatically per applicant request.Lab8Required

Interview

MMI
Video interview

Video interviews are the only option

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

Multiple Mini Interviews via Kira Talent Platform. Additional information sent to candidates.

Invitations

July 2026

A typical interview day

Applicants must be invited for a virtual interview to be considered for admission. Interviews are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Approximately 56 applicants are interviewed weekly utilizing a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. The JSSOM MMI will consist of seven 7- minute interviews. Applicants receive 3 minutes to read a scenario before each interview. Interviewers consist of faculty, staff, residents, and students. During one of the interviews, applicants have an opportunity to sell themselves, discuss interest in JSSOM, and ask questions of our faculty. Each applicant is required to attend an Interview Orientation. Orientation takes place the Friday prior to the applicant's scheduled interview day. The virtual orientation includes a welcome, curriculum presentation, campus tour, and student panel discussion followed by multiple mini-interviews. The school also hosts in- person campus preview days (Dec-Jan) and a second look program called Spring Peek in March/April.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
200-300
Waitlist offers
35

This number varies greatly depending on the number of withdrawals we receive each year. If and when a position becomes available, the entire pool is reviewed for acceptance.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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