Medical schools in New Mexico at a glance
All two medical schools in New Mexico are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
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 New Mexico School of Medicine | MD | AMCAS | 1961 | 505 | 3.75 | $15,328 | $44,023 | 103 | 6 | N/A |
| Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University | DO | AACOMAS | 2016 | 502 | 3.54 | $66,249 | $66,249 | 161 | n/a | N/A |
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What medical schools in New Mexico look for
Median MCAT across New Mexico runs from 502 at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University to 505 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine. 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 3.54 and 3.75 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 $15,328 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine and reaches $66,249 at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University. 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 one, AACOMAS for one. Applying across services means duplicating work, so check which one each school on your list takes before you start.
One of the two 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.
Every school here sends a secondary, and the load is uneven. University of New Mexico School of Medicine asks for 6, and the rest range from one required essay to several more once optional prompts open up. Our secondary prompt database carries the current prompts for each of them, so you can draft in June instead of reacting in August.
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University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.3/10
Founded in 1961, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine is a public institution that blends cutting-edge research with hands-on experience. Located in Albuquerque, it stands out for its commitment to healthcare innovation, serving diverse communities, and training future leaders in medicine.
Median GPA
3.75
Median MCAT
505
Location
Albuquerque
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$15,328
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,023
Class Size
103
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 1
Total Applicants
1,481
Secondaries Required
6
Interview Rate
N/A
Interview Format
Two one-on-one interviews
Address
2425 Camino de Salud, NM 87106
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University
Competitiveness: 1/10
Founded in 2016, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University is a private institution focused on training compassionate osteopathic physicians. Located in Las Cruces, it emphasizes hands-on experience and addressing healthcare needs in rural and underserved communities.
Median GPA
3.54
Median MCAT
504
Location
Las Cruces
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$66,249
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,249
Class Size
161
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
Unknown
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
N/A
Interview Format
Traditional interviews.
Address
3501 Arrowhead Drive, 88001
Common questions about medical schools in New Mexico
How many medical schools are in New Mexico?
Two medical schools. One awards 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 New Mexico?
Median MCAT runs from 502 to 505, so a score at or above 505 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 New Mexico?
Medians land between 3.54 and 3.75. 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 New Mexico?
In-state tuition runs from $15,328 a year at University of New Mexico School of Medicine to $66,249 at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which New Mexico medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University admits at the lowest score of the group at 502. 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 New Mexico?
Schools here report roughly 1,481 applications against about 264 seats, which works out near one place for every 6 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 New Mexico medical schools use?
Amcas for one, aacomas for one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in New Mexico?
Yes. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at NM State University 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 New Mexico with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.54 and 3.75, 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 New Mexico?
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 West with a medical school, on the same figures: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the Midwest, 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.