Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.86
- Overall MCAT Score: 33.7 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390
Phone Number: (214) 648-5617
Email: admissions@utsouthwestern.edu
Website: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/
Admissions: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Anne McLane
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
05/01
Application deadline
10/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
11/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/13
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
3
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3551 applied, 826 interviewed, 325 were accepted, 230 enrolled
In-state admissions data
2902 applied, 735 interviewed, 287 were accepted, 202 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
649 applied, 91 interviewed, 38 were accepted, 28 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1372 applied, 389 interviewed, 156 were accepted, 117 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1721 applied, 403 interviewed, 173 were accepted, 113 enrolled
International admissions data
33 applied, 8 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2011-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Oldest MCAT considered
2008
Average MCAT score
11.3
Average biological MCAT score
11.9
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.6
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.5
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology/zoology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, calculus
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
37.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
39.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
7.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
N/A
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
17.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Charles Kettlewell
Financial aid phone
(214) 648-3606
2012-2013Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $15,210, Out-of-state: $28,310
Required fees
$1,430
Room and board
$19,969
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
84%
Percent of students receiving loans
75%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
62%
Percent of students receiving work study
3%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$102,000
Ranking: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Research Ranking
Research score
63
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.1
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$202.4
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$96.96
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
70
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.1
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.8
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
40.3%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Average MCAT score
11.3
Acceptance rate
9.2%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.2:1
Total medical school enrollment
932
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data