Texas Tech Foster (TTUHSC El Paso)

El Paso, TexasMD Official website

MCAT509AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.84AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1302025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$23,596One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is to provide exceptional educational and development opportunities for our diverse learning community, advance knowledge through research and innovation, and serve the needs of our border region and beyond.
As the school states it

Admissions office

5001 El Paso DriveEl Paso, TX 79905 USA
(915) 215-4410
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$23,596
Out of state$38,717
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$68,766
Out of state$83,887
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$162,459
Students receiving aid
85%
Deposit
Due
May 15, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$2,930
Out of state
$2,930

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, We accept up to 10% of the class from out-of-state.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Foreign nationals must have permanent resident status in the United States.
International ApplicantsConditionsNo, Foreign nationals must have permanent resident status in the United States.
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesConditionsVaries by course
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

Please list all coursework completed at a community college on the primary application.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

37applications per seat2025-2026
4,811applications received2025-2026
83.2%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2021
    Latest accepted
    September 01, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    All applicants are sent link to secondary once the primary application has been received.
  4. Secondary deadlineNot stated by the school
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    Early July
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    May 15, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    No
    Credited
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnthropologyAnthropology, Psychology12Recommended
  • BiochemistryAP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.3Required
  • BiologyCourses taught in the departments of an undergraduate institutions typically regarded as biological in nature. The 14 hrs. include 2 hrs. of lab. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.Lab14Required
  • ChemistryCourses taught in the chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or biochemistry departments of an undergraduate institution. The 8 hrs. include 2 hrs. of lab. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.Lab8Required
  • GeneticsRecommended
  • LiteratureAny course that fulfills a general education English requirement of a baccalaureate degree will be accepted. Reading or writing intensive courses taught in the Humanities may also be considered. English Rhetoric (Does not include speech) Literature Composition AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.6Required
  • LiteratureAny course that fulfills a general education English requirement of a baccalaureate degree will be accepted. Reading or writing intensive courses taught in the Humanities may also be considered. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.Required
  • Molecular BiologyAs well as Cellular BiologyRecommended
  • PhysicsCourses taught in the physics departments of an undergraduate institution. The 8 hrs. include 2 hrs. of lab. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.Lab8Required
  • StatisticsCourses taught in the mathematics and/or statistics departments of an undergraduate institution. AP credit is only accepted if the school granting the credit lists the specific courses and number of units granted per course on an official transcript.3Required

Interview

MMIHeld: virtualVideo interview: YesRegional interviews: no
How the school describes it

Multiple Mini Interviews. Virtual interviews via zoom.

Invitations

Early July

A typical interview day

Our interview day begins at 8:30 a.m. MST with an orientation to the school and video tours of the Medical Education facilities. Interviews are conducted in the afternoon following a break for lunch and the day will conclude at 3:00pm MST.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
8-10
Waitlist offers
8

Applicants are notified of alternate status subsequent to TMDSAS match.

Sources

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