University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public medical school in Texas (Dallas).
What University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center says it looks for
Experiences
Whole application and varied life experiences assessed.
Qualities
Motivation and personal qualities considered in holistic evaluation.
Mission and background
Wide backgrounds and perspectives welcomed.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.96 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 518 |
| Interview invite rate | 14.7% |
| School type | Public |
| State | Texas |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 6,025 |
| Matriculants | 229 |
| In-state share of entering class | 87.8% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center look for in applicants?
From University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Whole application and varied life experiences assessed. Qualities: Motivation and personal qualities considered in holistic evaluation. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's mission focus?
Wide backgrounds and perspectives welcomed. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have?
The median GPA is 3.96 and the median MCAT is 518 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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