Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin
Texas · Competitive · Founded 2013
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 517
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 513–521
- Median GPA
- 3.93
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.86–3.98
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.92
- Acceptance rate
- 3.5%
- Interview rate
- Not reported
Median MCAT by section (estimated)
- Chem / Phys
- 129
- CARS
- 128
- Bio / Biochem
- 129
- Psych / Soc
- 130
Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.
Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate
- In-state applicants
- ~4.3%
- Out-of-state applicants
- ~0.4%
- Overall (reported)
- 3.5%
We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.
vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +5.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.12 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.
MCAT range by residency Premier estimate
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 512.9 | 513 | 521 | 523.5 |
| In-state | 513.9 | 515.9 | 520.7 | 523.7 |
| Out-of-state | 522.9 | 523 | 526.1 | 527.1 |
The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split, using its out-of-state share — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.
Class profile
- Entering class size
- 46
- Public / Private
- Public
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- 2%
- Orientation
- Research-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Research-oriented (70/100) — Fast-rising research center: Blue Ridge NIH rank ~#54 ($113M), MD/PhD track, top research university; tempered by community-health mission & ~40% primary-care m
In-state vs. out-of-state class makeup
Course exams
Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.
Cost & aid
- Cost of attendance
- $56,684
- Avg. graduate debt
- Not reported
- Secondary fee
- Not reported
- % receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2025-2026). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page.
Prerequisites & requirements
Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.
- Biology
- 1 year with lab
- General Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Organic Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Biochemistry
- 1 semester (recommended/required)
- Physics
- 1 year with lab
- English / writing
- 1 year
- Math / statistics
- 1 semester–1 year (varies)
- Psychology & Sociology
- Recommended for the MCAT
Required tests
- MCAT — required
- CASPer: not required
- AAMC PREview: varies — verify
Letters of recommendation
- A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
- Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
- A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file
Application timeline (AMCAS)
Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.
What this school weighs
- GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
- Clinical experience & shadowing
- Research experience
- Community service & volunteering
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement & secondary essays
- Interview performance & mission fit
- State residency (especially at public schools)
Interview
⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.
Format: MMI
100% virtual; a hybrid day of traditional one-on-one interviews plus MMI-style stations (reported as ~3 sessions, avg ~31 min each), with scenario/problem-solving stations themed on health equity, community collaboration, and healthcare innovation; moderate stress (8.3/10 on SDN). Note: Dell uses a non-written, video-recorded secondary (3 short prompts revealed only at recording time and not allowed to be shared), so prompts are not publicly available.
Questions applicants report
- Why medicine and why Dell Med specifically?
- Design a solution for a real community problem (e.g., a mobile clinic for underserved/colonia communities).
- Role-play addressing vaccine hesitancy in a specific community.
- Questions about healthcare, community, health equity, or leadership.
Key facts
- Degree
- MD
- Type
- Public
- Location
- Texas
- Region
- South
- Interview format
- MMI
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- USMLE
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- within 5 years prior to expected matriculation
- International applicants
- Not considered
Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What MCAT score do I need for Dell?
Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin has a median MCAT of 517 (typical accepted range about 513–521). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (513) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does Dell require?
The median accepted GPA is about 3.93 (roughly 3.86–3.98). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.
What are the prerequisites for Dell?
Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.
Is Dell hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 3.5% — competitive for US MD programs.
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