Updated October 28, 2026

UAB Heersink School of Medicine acceptance rate

UAB Heersink School of Medicine reports that 3,835 people applied to UAB Heersink School of Medicine for its class entering in 2026 and 194 enrolled, so 5.1% of applicants matriculated. The share offered a seat is higher, because some admitted applicants enroll elsewhere. The school reports an average MCAT of 509 and an average GPA of 3.88 for its entering class of 2026.

Applicants enrolled: 5.1%; matriculants per applicant, class entering in 2026
Applicants: 3,835; class entering in 2026
Matriculants: 194; class entering in 2026
Average MCAT: 509; entering class of 2026
Average GPA: 3.88; entering class of 2026
Interview format: One-on-one interview plus a 9-station MMI

Applicants and matriculants: UAB's admissions page (matriculants divided by applicants, class entering in 2026). MCAT: UAB's own page. GPA: UAB's own page. Interview format: UAB Heersink: MD application process.

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How the UAB rate is worked out

UAB Heersink School of Medicine publishes its own admissions numbers on its admissions page. For its class entering in 2026, it reports 3,835 applicants and 194 matriculants. 194 divided by 3,835 is 5.1% of applicants enrolled. Source

This counts students who enrolled, not offers. The share of applicants offered a seat is higher, because some admitted applicants choose another school.

In-state and out-of-state applicants

13.3% of applications to UAB came from Alabama residents, and 82.1% of the students who enrolled were Alabama residents. That is about 161 of roughly 559 in-state applicants (28.8%) and 35 of roughly 3,647 out-of-state applicants (1.0%).

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026 (fall 2025 entry). Counts are approximate: they come from A-1's in-state percentages, which are rounded to one decimal.

UAB MCAT and GPA

UAB Heersink School of Medicine reports an average MCAT of 509 and an average GPA of 3.88 for its entering class of 2026. These describe the class, not a minimum.

What UAB says about its program

Of the 194 students enrolled in the 2026 class, 169 are from Alabama. Source
UAB Heersink describes its admissions process as merit-based and mission-driven. Source
All students do preclinical coursework in Birmingham, then clinical coursework at one of four clinical campuses. Source

UAB interview format

One-on-one interview plus a 9-station MMI. Mode: Virtual (Kira Talent). Structure: 1 one-on-one with an admissions committee member, then 9 MMI stations.

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Sources: UAB Heersink: MD application process, UAB Heersink: Selection criteria, AAMC MSAR 2027 interview report. Checked 2026-10-16.

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Questions people ask

What is the UAB medical school acceptance rate?

UAB Heersink School of Medicine reports 3,835 applicants and 194 matriculants for its class entering in 2026. That is 5.1% of applicants enrolled. The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants choose another school.

What MCAT score do you need for UAB?

UAB Heersink School of Medicine reports an average MCAT of 509 for its entering class of 2026. It describes the class as a whole and is not a minimum score.

What GPA do you need for UAB?

UAB Heersink School of Medicine reports an average GPA of 3.88 for its entering class of 2026. Admissions committees read it alongside the rest of the application.

What is the UAB interview format?

One-on-one interview plus a 9-station MMI. Mode: Virtual (Kira Talent). Our UAB interview guide covers the format and practice questions.

Does UAB favor in-state applicants?

About 13.3% of applications came from Alabama residents, and 82.1% of the students who enrolled were Alabama residents (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026). That works out to roughly 28.8% of in-state applicants enrolling, against 1.0% of out-of-state applicants.

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Confetto is not affiliated with the AAMC or UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Applicant and matriculants counts, MCAT, GPA and other school figures are from UAB's own website, checked 2026-10-28. In-state and out-of-state shares are from Table A-1: U.S. MD-Granting Medical School Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, Academic Year 2025-2026, © Association of American Medical Colleges, used with attribution.