Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
2.74% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is 2.74% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,527 people applied and 124 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine is 13.27%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is similar to the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.93%.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
2.74%
13.27%
4,527
124
All Medical Schools
4.04%
13.66%
939,379
22,650
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
461,868
8,540
Texas Medical Schools
2.93%
12.22%
61,737
1,856
Public
2.83%
11.62%
56,115
1,630
Private
4.02%
19.36%
5,622
226
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 83 to 18.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 52 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 94 to 6 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Texas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
4,527
2,055
2,458
3,735 (82.5%)
792 (17.5%)
Matriculants
124
65
59
117 (94.4%)
7 (5.6%)
Acceptance Rate
2.74%
3.16%
2.40%
3.13%
0.88%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is 509 and the average GPA is 3.85 over 124 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
509
3.85
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Texas Medical Schools
512
3.88
Public
512
3.87
Private
519
3.94
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
508
3.70
-
2023
509
3.80
3.72
2024
509
3.82
3.76
2025
509
3.85
3.82
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 94.4% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Texas state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Services (TMDSAS).
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to TMDSAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $60 at Texas Tech Paul Forster School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
