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University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine

Galveston, TX

Admissions Statistics

10.8%

Acceptance Rate

5,097

Applied

969

Interviewed

550

Admitted (Est.)

230

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

513
10th: 507 Median: 513 90th: 519

MCAT Requirement: Required
Oldest MCAT Accepted: August 27, 2021
Latest MCAT Considered: October 1, 2025

GPA

3.86
10th: 3.74 Median: 3.86 90th: 3.98

Application Timeline

Primary

AMCAS Application

Earliest: 2025-05-15

Deadline: 2025-11-01

Secondary

Secondary Application

Sent: Secondary applications are emailed to qualified applicants after a citizenship and permanent resident verification is received

Deadline: November 08, 2025

Fee: $70

Interview

Interview Invitations

July 2025

Letters of Recommendation

Committee letters: Accepted

Medical applicants are required to submit one Health Professions Committee Packet or three individual letters of evaluation.

What University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Values

University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy 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

Admissions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions