University of Houston Fertitta College of Medicine

Houston, TexasMD Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.84AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size602025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$24,268One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine is accountable to society for improving the overall health and healthcare of the population of Greater Houston, Texas and beyond by: · Educating physicians who will provide compassionate, high-value care to patients, families, and communities with a focus on primary care and other needed physician specialties. · Conducting interdisciplinary research to find innovative solutions to problems in health and healthcare. · Providing integrated, evidence-based, high-value care delivered to patients by interprofessional teams. · Engaging, collaborating with, and empowering under-served patient populations and community partners to improve their health and healthcare
As the school states it

Admissions office

5055 Medical CircleHouston, TX 77204-2011 USA
(713) 743-1499
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$24,268
Out of state$37,368
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$56,614
Out of state$69,714
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$41,752
Students receiving aid
100%
Deposit
Due
March 31, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$3,458
Out of state
$3,458

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Out of states applications are accepted. Up to 10% of a class may come from outside of Texas.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsNo, Applicants must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditNoNot accepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

N/A

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

87.5applications per seat2025-2026
5,247applications received2025-2026
81.7%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    September 2021
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $60
    Sent to
    Qualified TMDSAS applicants will be emailed a link to the application portal.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    Two weeks after receiving email invitation with submission link
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    August 1, 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    March 31, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    No
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyGeneral Biology Course (100 or 200 level, or equivalent) Advanced Biology (300+ level or equivalent; Biochemistry from Biology department is acceptable)Lab11Required
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry (100 or 200 level or equivalent) Organic ChemistryLab16Required
  • Composition & RhetoricEnglish Composition3Required
  • PhysicsGeneral Physics (100 or 200 level or equivalent)Lab8Required
  • StatisticsStatistics, taught in math/statistics/psychology departments3Required

Interview

MMIHeld: virtualVideo interview: YesRegional interviews: N/A
How the school describes it

Virtual Interactive (Group) Interview Virtual Individual MMI

Invitations

August 1, 2026

A typical interview day

All interviews will be virtual for EY27. On campus experiences will be de- coupled from Interactive and MMI sessions. Candidates will schedule their on campus dates after they have completed the virtual interviews.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
TBD
Waitlist offers
10

see TMDSAS rolling admissions information

Sources

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

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