University of Houston College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.25% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Houston College of Medicine is 1.25% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,799 people applied and 60 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Houston College of Medicine is 4.62%. 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, Houston College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, Houston College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.93%.
University of Houston College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
University of Houston College of Medicine
1.25%
4.62%
4,799
60
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
University of Houston College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Houston College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 44 to 56 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 81 to 19.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 18 to 82 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 95 to 5 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
4,799
2,121
2,663
3,902 (81.3%)
897 (18.7%)
Matriculants
60
11
49
57 (95.0%)
3 (5.0%)
Acceptance Rate
1.25%
0.52%
1.84%
1.46%
0.33%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at University of Houston College of Medicine is 505 and the average GPA is 3.75 over 60 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Houston College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
University of Houston College of Medicine
505
3.75
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
University of Houston College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Houston College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
0
0.00
-
2023
0
0.00
-
2024
506
3.59
-
2025
505
3.75
3.68
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Houston College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 95.0% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like Houston College 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 University of Houston College 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 Houston College of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $60 at Houston College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Houston College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
