McGovern Medical School (UTHealth Houston)

Houston, TexasMD Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.84AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size2402025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$26,165One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

To educate a diverse body of future physicians and biomedical scientists for a career dedicated to the highest ideals of their profession; to provide outstanding patient-centered care; and to conduct innovative research that benefits the health and well-being of the population of Texas and beyond. Core Values: - Deliver compassionate patient care focusing on effectiveness, quality, safety, and service - Provide a competency-based curriculum emphasizing integrity and professionalism - Embrace a culture of lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, open inquiry, and scholarship - Cultivate professional and respectful communication - Support the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff - Promote interprofessional collaboration - Support leadership and innovation in teaching, research, and service - Advocate for excellent care for the underserved and for the reduction of health care disparities
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions--Room G.400Houston, TX 77030 USA
(713) 500-5116
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$26,165
Out of state$33,820
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$62,492
Out of state$70,147
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$148,238
Students receiving aid
66%
Health insurance
In state
$3,438
Out of state
$3,438
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,585
Earnings, 1 year out
$66,107
Earnings, 5 years out
$155,447

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, As a state school, we accept out of state applicants, but give preference to Texas residents.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsAccepted with conditions
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

We do accept coursework taken at a regionally accredited community college. Should be followed by upper-level coursework taken at a four-year insitution.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

25.4applications per seat2025-2026
6,104applications received2025-2026
76.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    September 2022
    Latest accepted
    September 15, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $90
    Sent to
    Applicants who have submitted a TMDSAS application
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    October 15, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    July
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • Biology12 semester hours of lecture & 2 semester hours of formal lab. Includes all biology courses applied toward baccalaureate degree in a traditional science field. Courses for nonscience majors or courses taught for health career majors are not accepted.Lab14Required
  • Chemistry6 semester hours of General Chemistry lecture & 2 hours of lab. 6 semester hours of Organic Chemistry lecture & 2 hours of lab. Courses must be applicable toward a baccalaureate degree in a traditional science field regardless of student’s major. Courses for nonscience majors or health career majors are not accepted.Lab16Required
  • Physics6 semester hours of lecture & 2 hours of lab Includes all physics courses applied toward baccalaureate degree in any traditional science field. Courses for nonscience majors or health career majors are not accepted.Lab8Required

Interview

Held: virtual
Video interview

Currently, all interviews are conducted virtually

How the school describes it

Two, 20-minute virtual interviews

Invitations

July

A typical interview day

Applicants will have two, 20-minute interviews with a faculty member, resident, or MS4 student interviewer. Most interviews last around 20 minutes with the maximum allotted time of 30 minutes. Applicants are provided the opportunity to interact with faculty and current students throughout the day and learn about the curriculum.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
varies

Applicants are notified if they are placed on our waitlist. Applicants may decline to be on the waitlist and withdraw their application. Offers are made to applicants on a rolling basis.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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