Dell Medical School (UT Austin)

Austin, TexasMD Official website

MCAT517AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.93AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size502025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$22,074One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Our Vision Working together with our community — and powered by cutting-edge technology and digital capabilities — we set the standard for excellence in integrated, multidisciplinary patient care, pioneer research with meaningful impact, lead innovation in medical education and catalyze life sciences entrepreneurship. Our vision is defining the future of health — because we know that what starts here changes the world. Our Mission To revolutionize how people get and stay healthy: -Building a sustainable academic health system that delivers person-centered, integrated care across the continuum. -Embracing novel, collaborative solutions to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. -Empowering patients, families and communities to be active participants in the health care process through information, access, engagement and agency. -Cultivating transformative research, entrepreneurship and innovation that leads to real- world impact. -Equipping faculty, staff and learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the next generation of health care. -Leading the advancement and use of cutting-edge technologies, data and digital capabilities that serve the needs of patients, physicians, health care professionals, faculty, staff, learners and our community. Guiding Value Pursuit of our vision and mission is enabled by our guiding value: Putting Patients First. We organize care, research and education around what matters most to the people we serve — ensuring that every interaction is rooted in empathy, every innovation drives better outcomes, and every decision reflects our commitment to those at the center of it all. Core Values -Excellence -Innovation -Impact -Collaboration -Compassion -Humility -Stewardship -Altruism
As the school states it

Admissions office

1501 Red River Street. MC: Z0100, HLBAustin, TX 78712 USA
(512) 495-5150
applydellmed@utexas.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$22,074
Out of state$37,138
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$63,184
Out of state$78,248
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$118,846
Students receiving aid
87%
Health insurance
In state
$4,032
Out of state
$4,032
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,379
Earnings, 1 year out
$65,395

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Due to state statute, no more than 10% of the class can consist of non-Texas residents.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

Dell Med will review courses completed at a community college as a component of the candidate's comprehensive academic profile. We aim to ascertain that the candidate has exhibited mastery of the content commensurate with advanced courses taken at the college or university level.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

113.7applications per seat2025-2026
5,684applications received2025-2026
79.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2022
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $50
    Sent to
    Candidates invited to complete a secondary based on primary application review will be charged a fee. JAMP Scholars and SES A or B applicants receive a full fee waiver.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    Nov 15: Priority secondary deadline. Applicants are not considered for interview until the secondary is submitted and are strongly encouraged to submit within one week of receipt.
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    Interview invitations may be sent as early as June and will continue on a rolling basis
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Required
  • Biology11 semester hours, 2 of which must be labs (A genetics course is strongly recommended.)Lab11Required
  • PhysicsLab8Required

Interview

One-on-oneRegional interviews: no
Video interview

All interviews will be conducted virtually

How the school describes it

Interviews employ innovation and traditional formats.

Invitations

Interview invitations may be sent as early as June and will continue on a rolling basis

A typical interview day

The interview process is designed to identify unique experiences and/or perspectives that the candidate can contribute to their class and community.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
approximately 50
Waitlist offers
8

Sources

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