Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.73
- Overall MCAT Score: 30.7 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.7
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.2
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.8
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 6431 Fannin Street, MSB G.420 Houston, TX 77030
Phone Number: (713) 500-5116
Email: msadmissions@uth.tmc.edu
Website: http://www.med.uth.tmc.edu
Admissions: University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Patricia E. Caver
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
05/01
Application deadline
09/30
Secondary application required
No
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/14
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
No
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3803 applied, 1038 interviewed, 458 were accepted, 240 enrolled
In-state admissions data
3167 applied, 949 interviewed, 412 were accepted, 218 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
636 applied, 89 interviewed, 46 were accepted, 22 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1871 applied, 488 interviewed, 228 were accepted, 112 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1382 applied, 354 interviewed, 146 were accepted, 68 enrolled
International admissions data
256 applied, 32 interviewed, 11 were accepted, 7 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.73
Oldest MCAT considered
N/A
Average MCAT score
10.3
Average biological MCAT score
10.8
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.2
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.9
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
46.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.6%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
12.6%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
25.2%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
No
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
N/A
Combined college/M.D. program URL
N/A
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Wanda Williams
Financial aid phone
(713) 500-3860
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $12,775, Out-of-state: $25,875
Required fees
$2,938
Room and board
$15,150
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
78%
Percent of students receiving loans
75%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
34%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$115,769
Ranking: University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
Research Ranking
Research score
43
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.9
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.4
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$70.3
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$71.63
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
N/A
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.7
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.2
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
32.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.73
Average MCAT score
10.3
Acceptance rate
12.0%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.0:1
Total medical school enrollment
942
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data