UT Tyler School of Medicine MD: Admissions 2026-2027

University of Texas at TylerMDTyler, Texas, United States2026-2027 cycle

UT Tyler School of Medicine’s four-year residential MD program prepares physicians to address healthcare needs in East Texas, with an emphasis on community service, rural health and population health. Applicants apply through TMDSAS and complete the school’s requested secondary, recommendations, prerequisites, MCAT and Casper. Selection includes an interview with multiple mini-interviews and a group exercise.

Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Credential: MD
Location: Tyler, Texas, United States
Casper: Required
Next deadline: October 1, 2026 (TMDSAS primary application)
Interview: Multiple mini interview (MMI)
Seats: 40 matriculants
Length: Four-year residential

Casper Requirement for University of Texas at Tyler MD

University of Texas at Tyler MD requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Languages: English
Applicant ID to enter: TMDSAS number
Other Acuity assessments: Duet (not required)

Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Use your TMDSAS number when booking. Acuity Insights Fee Assistance Program applicants are accepted.

Casper format

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.

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University of Texas at Tyler MD Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through: TMDSAS
Applications open: May 1, 2026
Application fee: $235 TMDSAS primary application fee

What	When
TMDSAS primary application	October 1, 2026upcoming
Letters of evaluation, TMDSAS recommended upload or postmark date	October 15, 2026upcoming
Last accepted Casper test	November 12, 2026upcoming
Secondary application	November 13, 2026upcoming
UT Tyler letters of recommendation	November 13, 2026upcoming

Apply through TMDSAS. Eligible applicants may receive an invitation to complete UT Tyler’s secondary. A complete application includes the primary, secondary, required letters and Casper; UT Tyler requests official transcripts after an offer of admission.

University of Texas at Tyler MD Admissions Statistics

Period: Entry year 2025

Seats / class size: 40 matriculants
Applicants: 2,798 completed applications
Interviewed: 309 applicants interviewed
Average GPA: Matriculants: 3.81 overall, 3.90 last-30-hours BCPM; applicants: 3.72 overall, 3.66 science BCPM
Average test score: MCAT: 503 matriculants; 504 applicants; 506 interviewees
Texas residents among matriculants: 37 of 40

Figures describe completed applications, interviewees and matriculants, not current admissions outcomes.

Eligibility Requirements for University of Texas at Tyler MD

Degree / credits: At least 90 semester hours completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university
Residency: Texas residents hold an edge; Texas public schools prioritize residents
Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; applicants expecting permanent residency by enrollment may be considered and must provide documentation before matriculation.

Prerequisites must be completed before matriculation. Accredited U.S. or Canadian college coursework, qualifying AP credit and accredited online coursework are accepted; specified prerequisite coursework taken from spring 2020 through fall 2021 may be pass/fail.

Selection Factors University of Texas at Tyler Considers

Prerequisites

Course	Requirement
Biology	14 semester hours, including 2 lab hours Grade C or better
Physics	8 semester hours, including 2 lab hours Grade C or better
General Chemistry	8 semester hours, including 2 lab hours Grade C or better
Organic Chemistry	8 semester hours, including 2 lab hours Grade C or better
Biochemistry	3 semester hours Grade C or better
English	6 semester hours of composition-based English Grade C or better
Statistics	3 semester hours Grade C or better

GPA

How it is calculated: UT Tyler assesses the GPA in the last 30 hours of BCPM coursework.
Minimum: 3.0 in the last 30 semester hours of biology, chemistry, physics and math (BCPM) coursework

Matriculants averaged 3.81 overall GPA and 3.90 in the last 30 BCPM hours.

Admissions tests

MCAT (required): Minimum 492 using the confidence cutoff. UT Tyler evaluates the best eligible score from the past five years; the last accepted test date for this cycle was September 12, 2026.

Supplementary application

Eligible applicants may be invited to complete a secondary with prerequisite verification and essay questions. Submit at least three academic or professional letters, or one Health Professions Committee letter/packet, with the option of one additional letter; personal letters are not accepted.

How applicants are ranked

UT Tyler reviews completed applications for interview consideration, including the primary and supplemental applications, recommendations and prerequisites. Selected applicants complete MMIs and a group exercise. Admission requires Admissions Committee voting approval; Texas medical-school offers also follow the TMDSAS match process.

Interview Format at University of Texas at Tyler

Format: Multiple mini interview (MMI)

Interview day includes multiple mini-interviews and a group exercise; interviews are in person whenever possible.

Who is invited: Applicants selected after review of the primary and supplemental applications, letters and prerequisites.
When: Published invitation-only interview dates remaining in this cycle: October 8, 21 and 29; November 3; December 4, 2026; and January 5, 2027.

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Curriculum at University of Texas at Tyler MD

Program length: Four-year residential
Structure: Four-year residential MD: 65-week scientific-foundations phase, clinical-experiences phase with community and rural medicine, then clinical practice and scholarship.
Campuses: Tyler

Case- and team-based learning, interprofessional education, clinical rotations, population health and individualized pathways address healthcare needs in rural East Texas.

Campus and facilities

Located in Tyler, East Texas. The campus supports a residential experience tailored to regional healthcare. Clinical affiliations emphasize underserved populations.

Tuition and Funding at University of Texas at Tyler

2026-2027 estimated first-year tuition and fees, Texas resident: $22,572
2026-2027 estimated first-year tuition and fees, nonresident: $38,512

Estimated first-year costs vary with living arrangements; tuition and fees may change.

University of Texas at Tyler's Mission and Values

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine was founded specifically to tackle the shortage of physicians and limited healthcare access in East Texas. Its Doctor of Medicine program trains future physicians through an integrative curriculum that prioritizes health equity, community service, and preventive medicine.

The School of Medicine (SOM) integrative curriculum design focuses on training future generations of physicians to address issues of health equity and population health.

What Applicants Are Saying

Matriculated students describe a program culture that fosters a vocation of service, with a community-focused approach distinguishing it from larger Texas medical schools. Students report a collaborative environment suited to the program's service mission. SDN scores reflect positive applicant experiences focused on fit.

Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.

How to Prepare Your University of Texas at Tyler MD Application

Verify prerequisite courses and grades before submitting through TMDSAS.
Book Casper before the last accepted test date and practice scenario responses.
Secure at least three academic or professional letters, or a Health Professions Committee letter or packet; personal letters are not accepted.
Practice multiple mini-interviews and group exercises, including discussions of East Texas healthcare needs.
Monitor your secondary invitation and submit all required materials by their respective deadlines.

More About University of Texas at Tyler MD

Accreditation: LCME preliminary accreditation; next review listed for 2027
Entering class: Entry year 2027
Admissions phone: 903.877.7566

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Texas at Tyler MD

Is Casper required for University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine MD admissions?

Yes. UT Tyler requires Casper; its current admissions requirements do not list Duet. Check the application deadlines for the last accepted Casper test date.

What is the average GPA and MCAT for University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine MD?

Matriculants averaged 3.81 overall GPA and 503 MCAT; completed applicants averaged 3.72 overall GPA and 504 MCAT.

Does University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine require interviews for MD?

Yes. Invitees complete MMIs and a group exercise.

What are University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine MD prerequisites?

Required coursework covers biology, physics, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, composition-based English and statistics; courses generally need a C or better. At least 90 accredited U.S. or Canadian college hours are required.

How competitive is University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine MD admissions?

UT Tyler recorded 2,798 completed applications, 309 interviewees and 40 matriculants in its published admissions figures.

What is the Casper test format for University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine?

See the standard Casper format on this page.

Can international students apply to University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine MD?

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; those expecting permanent residency by enrollment may be considered and should contact admissions about documentation.

What is the class size at University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine MD?

The published class had 40 matriculants; this is not a count of pre-match offers.

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Last updated: September 26, 2026