University of Alabama School of Medicine
#31 in Largest Medical Schools
#33 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1859, University of Alabama School of Medicine is a Public school located in Birmingham, AL.
University of Alabama School of Medicine is ranked 31st in Largest Medical Schools and 33rd in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Alabama School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 3.87 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Alabama School of Medicine is $69,146 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 4.66% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 845 medical school students have enrolled to University of Alabama School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Alabama School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Alabama School of Medicine is $37,726 for Alabama residents and $69,146 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 2.01% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Alabama School of Medicine's tuition is 6.25% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.1% lower than average tuition of Alabama medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $9,098 for Alabama residents and $22,562 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $8,640 for Alabama residents and $21,168 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $28,917 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $5,546.
| Alabama Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $37,726 | $69,146 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Alabama Public Medical School Average | $37,498 | $71,353 |
| Living Costs | $28,917 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,546 | |
| Books & Supplies | $3,456 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $9,098 | $22,562 |
| Graduate Program | $8,640 | $21,168 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Alabama School of Medicine 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 - University of Alabama School of Medicine | 509 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Alabama Medical Schools | 509 |
| GPA - University of Alabama School of Medicine | 3.87 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Alabama Medical Schools | 3.86 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Alabama School of Medicine is 4.66% where 4,206 applicants have applied to and 196 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UAB School of Medicine is higher (easy to get in) 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 4,206 | 559 (13.3%) |
3,647 (86.7%) |
1,884 (44.8%) |
2,301 (54.7%) |
| Enrolled | 196 | 161 (82.1%) |
35 (17.9%) |
88 (44.9%) |
107 (54.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.66% | 28.77% | 0.96% | 4.67% | 4.65% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Alabama Medical Schools | 4.40% | 21.97% | 0.66% | 4.54% | 4.30% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 196 first-time students have enrolled in University of Alabama School of Medicine.By residency, 82.1% of new students is Alabama residents and 17.9% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.6% of enrolled students is women and 44.9% is men students.
A total of 845 students have enrolled to University of Alabama School of Medicine. By gender, there are 383 male and 461 female students at University of Alabama School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 845 |
| Men Students | 383 |
| Women Students | 461 |
| First-time Students | 196 |