University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine is a public MD school in Memphis, Tennessee. It ranks 97th of 191 US medical schools on our overall 2026 ranking. Its Class of 2030 had an average MCAT of 511 and an average GPA of 3.86. It received $42.0M in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2025. Of its graduates from 2005 to 2019 who practice in the US, 22.7% are in primary care and 41.8% stayed in Tennessee. The median federal debt of its graduates is $203,738.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine admissions: MCAT, GPA and acceptance rate
| Entering class | Class of 2030 |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,798 |
| Students who enrolled | 181 |
| Applicants per seat | 16 |
| Average MCAT | 511 |
| Average GPA | 3.86 |
As published by the school: Class profile. Checked October 27, 2026. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the school before you apply.
How University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine ranks
On our balanced ranking it is 97th of 191. Each measure below is a percentile among US medical schools: 100 is the best. Rank schools on your own weights.
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research fundingNIH dollars to the school and its research hospitals | $42.0M | 56 | 85 of 194 |
| Admissions selectivityMCAT of the entering class, as the school publishes it | 511 | 45 | 63 of 122 |
| Primary careGraduates practicing primary care | 22.7% | 50 | 81 of 163 |
| Rural practiceGraduates practicing in rural areas | 11.5% | 68 | 52 of 163 |
| Stay in stateGraduates practicing in the school's state | 41.8% | 61 | 64 of 163 |
| Low debtMedian federal debt at graduation | $204K | 52 | 73 of 152 |
| Class diversityGraduates from groups underrepresented in medicine | 9.0% | 22 | 148 of 189 |
Where University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine graduates practice
Most common specialties
Primary careOther specialties
1,394 physicians who graduated from 2005 to 2019, by their primary specialty and practice location. Pediatrics and psychiatry are under-counted.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine research funding
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine received $42.0M in NIH funding in fiscal year 2025 across 62 awards. That ranks 85th of 194 US medical schools.
Who funds it
Share of the school's own NIH funding by institute.
Largest research projects
- Mapping genetic vulnerability to oxidative stress in development and its consequences in age-associated cognitive decline using a novel reduced complexity rat modelMegan Mulligan · NIA · $3.1M
- Mitoprotective therapies for kidney injuryAmandeep Bajwa · NIDDK · $3.0M
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Cost and class
Debt is the median federal loan debt of graduates. Class figures are the school's 2023-24 graduates. Underrepresented in medicine = Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Compare with similar schools
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Nearest medical schools
- University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine 60 mi
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 132 mi
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 184 mi
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 194 mi
- Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 195 mi
- UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine 216 mi
All 5 medical schools in Tennessee
Questions about University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
How hard is it to get into University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine?
2,798 people applied for 181 seats in the Class of 2030, about 16 applicants per seat.
What MCAT score do you need for University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine?
The Class of 2030 had an average MCAT of 511 and an average GPA of 3.86. Many students are admitted below the average, and the school weighs the whole application.
Is University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine a good medical school?
It ranks 97th of 191 on our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most. Whether it is good for you depends on what you want; the rankings page lets you weight primary care, rural practice, staying in state, debt and diversity yourself.
Is University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine good for primary care?
22.7% of its 2005–2019 graduates practice primary care, 81st of 163 US schools with enough graduates to measure.
Where do University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine graduates practice?
41.8% practice in Tennessee and 11.5% in rural areas. The most common specialties are internal medicine (11.4%), diagnostic radiology (9.9%), family medicine (9.0%).
How much research funding does University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine get?
$42.0M from the NIH in fiscal year 2025, 85th of 194 US medical schools.
How much debt do University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine graduates have?
The median federal student loan debt of its graduates is $203,738.
Cite this page
2 Minute Medicine. University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine: Medical School Profile and Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/university-of-tennessee-health-science-center-college-of-medicine/
Figures come from public sources and each school's own published admissions pages, shown with their dates. Check admissions requirements and deadlines with the school before you apply. 2 Minute Medicine is not affiliated with any school listed.
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