UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine

San Antonio, TexasMD Official website

MCAT518.6AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.9AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2322025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$26,798One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the Long School of Medicine is to serve the needs of the citizens of Texas by providing medical education and training to medical students and physicians at all career levels and fostering an environment of life-long learning that is flexible and emphasizes professionalism, with special commitment to the preparation of physicians in both the art and science of medical practice; conducting biomedical and other health- related research, with particular attention to translational research; delivering exemplary health care; and providing a responsive resource in health-related affairs for the nation and the state, with particular emphasis on South Texas.
As the school states it

Admissions office

7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7985San Antonio, TX 78229 USA
(210) 567-6080
LongSOM@uthscsa.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$26,798
Out of state$42,214
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$60,356
Out of state$75,772
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$137,917
Students receiving aid
76%
Health insurance
In state
$3,438
Out of state
$3,438
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,571
Earnings, 1 year out
$63,177
Earnings, 5 years out
$177,417

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, Limited to 10% of class
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, US or dual citizenship is required
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Students with DACA status are considered eligible.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsVaries by course

Community college coursework is accepted.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

24.9applications per seat2025-2026
5,774applications received2025-2026
79%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    September 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary applicationNot stated by the school
  4. Secondary deadlineNot stated by the school
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    July 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biochemistry3Required
  • Biology14 hours total, with 2 lab hoursLab14Required
  • ChemistryInorganic or general, 8 hours with 2 lab hoursLab8Required
  • Composition & RhetoricOther topics are accepted; 6 hours required6Required
  • GeneticsRecommended
  • MathematicsRecommended
  • PhysicsIncludes 2 lab hours; online, virtual, or other modalities will be consideredLab8Required
  • PsychologyRecommended
  • Statistics3Required
  • ZoologyRecommended

Interview

One-on-one
Video interview

The Interview Day and interviews are virtual, via a Zoom platform. In some circumstances, alternative modalities can be arranged to accommodate the applicant

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not offered

How the school describes it

Two 30-minute (one-on- one) interviews by faculty (who have the entire application) as well as senior medical students (who have essays and experiences.) The interview setting is a friendly and conversational dialogue.

Invitations

July 2026

A typical interview day

The Long School of Medicine Interview Day offers applicants an opportunity to interact with several faculty members and many students from all levels. It is an informative and welcoming day, prioritizing the reduction of applicants' stress. The applicant will learn about the modernized and progressive curriculum, the strong support systems, tour the campus virtually with student guides, and have many opportunities to get questions answered. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the friendly, cooperative, and supportive environment of the school.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
All interviewed applicants remain in the wait pool.

All interviewed applicants are placed in the wait pool unless they request to be withdrawn.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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