The University of Texas Medical Branch
#58 in Best Medical Schools
#15 in Largest Medical Schools
#24 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1891, The University of Texas Medical Branch is a Public school located in Galveston, TX.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is ranked 58th in Best Medical Schools, 15th in Largest Medical Schools, and 24th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce The University of Texas Medical Branch along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 513 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 3.87 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at The University of Texas Medical Branch is $42,437 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 4.22% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 966 medical school students have enrolled to The University of Texas Medical Branch for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 The University of Texas Medical Branch Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at The University of Texas Medical Branch is $27,471 for Texas residents and $42,437 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 1.01% compared to the previous year rate (2026). The University of Texas Medical Branch's tuition is 34.79% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 12.4% higher than average tuition of Texas medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is $12,402 for Texas residents and $28,011 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $12,759 for Texas residents and $25,530 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $21,000 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $8,250.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Medical Branch Tuition & Fees | $27,471 | $42,437 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Texas Public Medical School Average | $24,553 | $37,746 |
| Living Costs | $21,000 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $8,250 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $12,402 | $28,011 |
| Graduate Program | $12,759 | $25,530 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 513. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of The University of Texas Medical Branch is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.87 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - The University of Texas Medical Branch | 513 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - The University of Texas Medical Branch | 3.87 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.87 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at The University of Texas Medical Branch is 4.22% where 5,450 applicants have applied to and 230 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UTMB School of Medicine is average compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,450 | 4,485 (82.3%) |
965 (17.7%) |
2,436 (44.7%) |
3,003 (55.1%) |
| Enrolled | 230 | 207 (90.0%) |
23 (10.0%) |
118 (51.3%) |
112 (48.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.22% | 4.61% | 2.38% | 4.84% | 3.73% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 3.16% | 1.24% | 2.96% | 2.58% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 230 first-time students have enrolled in The University of Texas Medical Branch.By residency, 90.0% of new students is Texas residents and 10.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 48.7% of enrolled students is women and 51.3% is men students.
A total of 966 students have enrolled to The University of Texas Medical Branch. By gender, there are 483 male and 480 female students at The University of Texas Medical Branch.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 966 |
| Men Students | 483 |
| Women Students | 480 |
| First-time Students | 230 |