University of Utah School of Medicine (Utah)

Salt Lake City, UtahMD Official website

MCAT514AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.87AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1252025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$49,502One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah serves all people and communities of Utah and the Mountain West by intentionally working to improve individual and community health outcomes and quality of life. This is achieved through excellence in patient care, education, and research by: -Purposefully educating physicians, scientists, and health care professionals to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care to all. -Serving rural and underserved communities by addressing social determinants of health to decrease health disparities among all people. -Engaging in scholarly research to advance knowledge, innovation, well-being, and health for all people. -Fostering a culture of respect and community by recognizing outstanding contributions by students, trainees, staff, faculty, and community partners.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Deans Office30 North 1900 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84132 USA
(801) 581-7498
md.admissions@hsc.utah.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$49,502
Out of state$92,232
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$90,766
Out of state$133,496
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$186,607
Students receiving aid
96%
Health insurance
In state
$2,755
Out of state
$2,755
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,172
Earnings, 1 year out
$66,101
Earnings, 5 years out
$158,816

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 ApplicantsConditionsConditional, https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
International ApplicantsConditionsConditional, https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
DACA Status ApplicantsConditionsConditional, https://medicine.utah.edu/programs/md/admissions/residency
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

Prerequisite courses must be taken for credit and a passing grade at a regionally accredited institution in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation to medical school. Courses completed through regionally accredited online institutions, two-year institutions, community colleges, and/or concurrent enrollment programs are also accepted.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

24.7applications per seat2025-2026
3,085applications received2025-2026
17.9%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    August 31, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $110
    Sent to
    Applicants who meet the GPA, MCAT, and residency requirements.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    Due 14 days from time of receipt
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    August
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyTwo (2) courses with all course-required labs. One (1) course must be in cellular biology or biochemistry. Course-required labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.LabRequired
  • ChemistryTwo (2) courses completing a general chemistry series with all course required labs. Course- required labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.LabRequired
  • PhysicsTwo (2) courses with all course required labs. Course-required labs are defined as lab courses that are required to complete a given course as offered by the institution. If a course does not have a required lab component, students are not required to take an additional lab to meet SFESOM requirements. If students are unsure if a course in question has a required lab, it is recommended to contact an academic advisor within their institution.LabRequired

Interview

Held: in personNo video interview available
Regional interviews

No regional interviews available

How the school describes it

In person interviews held at the Salt Lake City Medical Campus

Invitations

August

A typical interview day

Additional information regarding the interview day experience will be sent directly to each applicant upon being invited for an interview.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies depending on number of applicants on the waitlist.

This information is provided directly to applicant upon waitlist decision.

Sources

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