UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.21% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 4.21% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,699 people applied and 240 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UT Houston Medical School is 18.58%. 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, UT Houston Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UT Houston Medical School's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.93%.
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
4.21%
18.58%
5,699
240
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
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UT Houston Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 76 to 24.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 59 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
5,699
2,576
3,106
4,343 (76.2%)
1,356 (23.8%)
Matriculants
240
99
141
227 (94.6%)
13 (5.4%)
Acceptance Rate
4.21%
3.85%
4.54%
5.23%
0.96%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 513 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 240 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UT Houston Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
513
3.92
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
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical SchoolMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UT Houston Medical School.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
510
3.78
-
2023
512
3.84
-
2024
512
3.84
-
2025
513
3.92
3.90
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UT Houston Medical School, but it is important to note that 94.6% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like UT Houston Medical School, 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 UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School, 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 UT Houston Medical School's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at UT Houston Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
