University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

MD program · public · Tennessee

Median GPA

3.88

entering class

Median MCAT

511

entering class

Acceptance rate

~11.7%

approximate

Class size

174

89% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

89% of the last entering class were Tennessee residents, which leaves about 19 seats for everyone else.

Tennessee resident

~44%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~3%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.88) and MCAT (511), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Academics27%
  • Clinical experience25%
  • Service25%
  • Research14%
  • Leadership9%

Tennessee residency is close to decisive. UTHSC states that priority for admission goes to Tennessee applicants and that only about 10% of each class comes from out of state, with preference among those going to children of University of Tennessee alumni — an unusually explicit tiebreaker. The college's mission is improving health through education, research, clinical care and public service, and it is known for primary care training and service to rural and underserved populations across Tennessee. The committee reads the academic record, extracurriculars, personal statement and letters together. US citizenship or permanent residency is required at the time of application.

Watch out: An out-of-state applicant with no University of Tennessee family connection competes for a fraction of a 10% allocation. International applicants are ineligible outright.

Our reading of this school's own published mission and selection criteria, not an official formula. How we source this

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