3.68% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 3.68% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,948 people applied and 182 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of TTUHSC School of Medicine is 11.65%. 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, TTUHSC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, TTUHSC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.93%.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine3.68%11.65%4,948182
All Medical Schools4.02%13.66%945,68522,839
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,170
Private2.45%9.97%468,1748,669
Texas Medical Schools2.93%12.22%61,7371,916
Public2.83%11.62%56,1151,690
Private4.02%19.36%5,622226

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At TTUHSC School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 54 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 82 to 19.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 53 to 47 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 91 to 9 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenTexas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants4,9482,2762,6574,033 (81.5%)915 (18.5%)
Matriculants1829785166 (91.2%)16 (8.8%)
Acceptance Rate3.68%4.26%3.20%4.12%1.75%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2026 admission, average MCAT Score at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.93 over 182 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., TTUHSC School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine5123.93
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Texas Medical Schools5123.88
Public5123.87
Private5193.94

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at TTUHSC School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225123.87-
20235093.853.79
20245123.90-
20255123.933.91

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 TTUHSC School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $75 at TTUHSC School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
TTUHSC School of Medicine 2027 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (TMDSAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$75
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for TTUHSC School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
General Biology Or Zoology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Upper Division Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Statistics
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Data Source: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/reqs.aspx