Medical schools in Alabama at a glance
All three medical schools in Alabama are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Each figure is the most recent one the school has published.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB) | MD | AMCAS | 1859 | 511 | 3.85 | $70,367 | $102,688 | 186 | 14 | 10.61% |
| University of South Alabama College of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1972 | 511 | 3.9 | $62,542 | $95,753 | 74 | 2 | n/a |
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM) | MD | AACOMAS | 2011 | 504 | 3.47 | $55,690 | $55,690 | 188 | 3 | 23.16% |
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What medical schools in Alabama look for
Median MCAT across Alabama runs from 504 at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM) to 511 at University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB). Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.47 and 3.90 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
For residents, tuition starts at $55,690 at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM) and reaches $70,367 at University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB). Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
They do not all use the same application. It is AMCAS for two, AACOMAS for one. Applying across services means duplicating work, so check which one each school on your list takes before you start.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The three schools here we hold prompts for ask 19 essays between them, from 2 up to 14 at University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB). Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
One of the three awards a DO alongside the MD programs. Both lead to licensure and residency, and DO programs generally admit at lower median scores, which is why they belong on most lists. The medical schools that admit at the lowest medians covers that ground nationally.
Between them these programs read about 12,373 applications a year for roughly 448 seats, near enough 28 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB) asks for 5 required, 2 optional, 2 if applicable, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. One of them interview by MMI, which rewards different preparation from a conversational panel. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
On the US News research ranking, University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB) places highest at 35. Rankings shift little from year to year and matter far less than fit, funding and where you want to train, though they do shape how competitive a given cycle feels.
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University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB)
Competitiveness: 6.0/10
Founded in 1859, the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) is a public institution in Birmingham. Known for its focus on research, innovation, and community health, UAB prepares students with hands-on training and access to top facilities to lead in healthcare.
Median GPA
3.85
Median MCAT
511
Location
Birmingham
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$70,367
Out-of-State Tuition
$102,688
Class Size
186
US News Ranking (Research)
35
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
24
Total Applicants
4,697
Secondaries Required
5 required, 2 optional, 2 if applicable
Interview Rate
10.61%
Interview Format
one-on one interviews, nine-station MMI
Address
1670 University Blvd, 35233
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.7/10
Founded in 1972, the University of South Alabama College of Medicine is a public institution in Mobile. With a focus on patient care and community health, it offers hands-on learning and strong research opportunities to prepare students for impactful careers in medicine.
Median GPA
3.9
Median MCAT
511
Location
Mobile
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$62,542
Out-of-State Tuition
$95,753
Class Size
74
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
1,800
Secondaries Required
3 required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
30 to 45 minutes each one-on-one with two interviewers
Address
5795 USA Drive North, CSAB 170, 36688
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM)
Competitiveness: 0.7/10
Founded in 2011, the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is a private school in Dothan, Alabama. Focused on osteopathic principles and patient-centered care, ACOM provides hands-on training to prepare students for successful careers in medicine.
Median GPA
3.47
Median MCAT
504
Location
Dothan
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$55,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,690
Class Size
188
US News Ranking (Research)
unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
unranked
Total Applicants
5,876
Secondaries Required
3 required
Interview Rate
23.16%
Interview Format
30-minute, open-file interview
Address
445 Health Sciences Blvd, 36303
Common questions about medical schools in Alabama
How many medical schools are in Alabama?
Three medical schools. Two award an MD and one awards a DO. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Alabama?
Median MCAT runs from 504 to 511, so a score at or above 511 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Alabama?
Medians land between 3.47 and 3.90. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
How much does medical school cost in Alabama?
In-state tuition runs from $55,690 a year at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM) to $70,367 at University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB), before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Alabama medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM) admits at the lowest score of the group at 504. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Alabama?
Schools here report roughly 12,373 applications against about 448 seats, which works out near one place for every 28 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Alabama medical schools use?
Amcas for two, aacomas for one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do Alabama medical schools ask for?
Across the three we hold prompts for, 19 in total, ranging from 2 to 14 at University of Alabama School of Medicine(UAB). Secondaries arrive within days of a verified application and the turnaround runs to about two weeks, so prewriting is the difference between a considered essay and a rushed one. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle.
Are there DO schools in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine(ACOM) awards a DO rather than an MD. Osteopathic programs lead to the same licensure and compete for the same residencies, and they generally admit at lower median MCAT and GPA, so leaving them off a list narrows your options for no good reason. The table above shows their numbers beside the MD programs.
Can you get into a medical school in Alabama with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.47 and 3.90, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Alabama?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other states
Every state in the South with a medical school, on the same figures: Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the Midwest, the West, Canada.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Alabama are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Alabama? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.