University of Tennessee College of Medicine
#98 in Best Medical Schools
#27 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1850, University of Tennessee College of Medicine is a Public school located in Memphis, TN.
University of Tennessee College of Medicine is ranked 98th in Best Medical Schools and 27th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Tennessee College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 513 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 3.83 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is $63,794 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 6.34% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 709 medical school students have enrolled to University of Tennessee College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Tennessee College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is $43,334 for Tennessee residents and $63,794 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 3.30% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Tennessee College of Medicine's tuition is 1.97% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 12.3% higher than average tuition of Tennessee 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 Tennessee Health Science Center is $12,911 for Tennessee residents and $25,644 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $14,941 for Tennessee residents and $25,767 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $20,500 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $12,240.
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $43,334 | $63,794 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Tennessee Public Medical School Average | $41,117 | $56,819 |
| Living Costs | $20,500 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $12,240 | |
| Books & Supplies | $2,245 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $12,911 | $25,644 |
| Graduate Program | $14,941 | $25,767 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 513. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Tennessee College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.83 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Tennessee College of Medicine | 513 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 511 |
| GPA - University of Tennessee College of Medicine | 3.83 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 3.78 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Tennessee College of Medicine is 6.34% where 2,744 applicants have applied to and 174 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UTHSC College of Medicine is much higher (very 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 2,744 | 661 (24.1%) |
2,083 (75.9%) |
1,232 (44.9%) |
1,493 (54.4%) |
| Enrolled | 174 | 155 (89.1%) |
19 (10.9%) |
88 (50.6%) |
85 (48.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.34% | 23.44% | 0.91% | 7.14% | 5.70% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 2.58% | 8.44% | 1.13% | 2.99% | 2.28% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 174 first-time students have enrolled in University of Tennessee College of Medicine.By residency, 89.1% of new students is Tennessee residents and 10.9% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 48.9% of enrolled students is women and 50.6% is men students.
A total of 709 students have enrolled to University of Tennessee College of Medicine. By gender, there are 365 male and 343 female students at University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 709 |
| Men Students | 365 |
| Women Students | 343 |
| First-time Students | 174 |