Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.61
- Overall MCAT Score: 31.2 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.6
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.8
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.8
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: N
Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Phone Number: (210) 567-6080
Email: msprospect@uthscsa.edu
Website: http://som.uthscsa.edu
Admissions: University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
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 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. David J. Jones
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
No
Early application deadline
N/A
Application deadline
N/A
Secondary application required
No
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
07/31
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
Yes
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
July
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
3703 applied, 986 interviewed, 506 were accepted, 219 enrolled
In-state admissions data
3060 applied, 868 interviewed, 470 were accepted, 199 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
643 applied, 118 interviewed, 36 were accepted, 20 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1808 applied, 478 interviewed, 271 were accepted, 133 enrolled
Minority admissions data
1722 applied, 395 interviewed, 216 were accepted, 88 enrolled
International admissions data
16 applied, 0 interviewed, 0 were accepted, 0 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.61
Oldest MCAT considered
N/A
Average MCAT score
10.1
Average biological MCAT score
10.6
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.8
Average writing MCAT score
N
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
43.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
12.2%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
29.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.5%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
15.4%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Robert T. Lawson, Jr.
Financial aid phone
(210) 567-2635
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $14,500, Out-of-state: $27,182
Required fees
$2,465
Room and board
N/A
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
90%
Percent of students receiving loans
80%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
75%
Percent of students receiving work study
11%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$132,000
Ranking: University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
Research Ranking
Research score
40
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
2.9
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.2
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$78.6
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$65.30
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
60
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.3
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
43.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.61
Average MCAT score
10.1
Acceptance rate
13.7%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.4:1
Total medical school enrollment
884
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data