University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
Admissions Statistics
7.5%
Acceptance Rate
1,736
Applied
221
Interviewed
130
Admitted (Est.)
103
Matriculated
MCAT & GPA Ranges
MCAT Score
505MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: January 12, 2022
Latest MCAT Considered: September 13, 2025
GPA
3.79Application Timeline
AMCAS Application
Earliest: 2025-05-27
Secondary Application
Deadline: Once invited, applicants are given 14 days to complete the Secondary Application
Fee: $100
Interview Invitations
July 30th through January 30th
Letters of Recommendation
Required letters: 3 minimum , 4 maximum
Committee letters: Accepted
It is suggested that applicants obtain letters from the following: - One or more letter(s) from a clinician, such as a nurse or physician with whom you performed your clinical experience - One or more letter(s) from a person with whom you worked on a project (research mentor, program director, commanding officer or work supervisor) - One or more letter(s) from professors/faculty instructors* *Applicants who have been away from degree-granting academic programs for several years may elect to submit letters from individuals other than professors.
What University of New Mexico School of Medicine Values
University of New Mexico School of Medicine uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:
- Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
- MCAT scores
- Clinical experience and exposure
- Research experience
- Community service and volunteer work
- Leadership and extracurricular activities
- Personal statement and secondary essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Interview performance