UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
4.25% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 4.25% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,649 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 slightly higher than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UT Houston Medical School's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 2.81%.
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
4.25%
18.58%
5,649
240
All Medical Schools
3.97%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
4.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
Texas Medical Schools
2.81%
12.22%
67,182
1,927
Public
2.71%
11.62%
61,610
1,701
Private
4.06%
19.36%
5,572
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 46 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 76 to 24.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 95 to 5 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Texas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,649
2,610
3,022
76
24
Matriculants
240
109
131
95
5
Acceptance Rate
4.25%
4.17%
4.34%
124.67%
21.01%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 512 and the average GPA is 3.84 over 240 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UT Houston Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT Scores
GPA
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
512
3.84
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Texas Medical Schools
512
3.80
Public
512
3.79
Private
518
3.91
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
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UT Houston Medical School, but it is important to note that 95.0% 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 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. 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, 2024. 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.
