University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine
MD program · public · Alabama
Median GPA
3.83
entering class
Median MCAT
509
entering class
Acceptance rate
~8.6%
approximate
Class size
196
82% in-state
In-state vs. out-of-state
82% of the last entering class were Alabama residents, which leaves about 35 seats for everyone else.
Alabama resident
~43%
estimated odds
Out-of-state
~2%
estimated odds
Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.83) and MCAT (509), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.
What they look for
- Academics25%
- Service25%
- Research20%
- Clinical experience15%
- Leadership15%
Fits one of two explicit mission tracks: academic medicine/research potential, or longitudinal community service (often underserved rural or urban Alabama); strong state ties are a real plus.
Watch out: Out-of-state applicants without a clearly stated Alabama connection or a fit to either mission track read as weaker here, regardless of stats.
Our reading of this school's own published mission and selection criteria, not an official formula. How we source this
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