3.93% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 3.93% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 6,104 students applied and 240 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UT Houston Medical School is 19.33%. 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 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, UT Houston Medical School's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.75%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School | 3.93% | 19.33% | 6,104 | 240 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 12.13% | 66,381 | 1,872 |
| Public | 2.67% | 11.71% | 60,308 | 1,648 |
| Private | 3.69% | 17.09% | 6,073 | 224 |
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 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 77 to 23.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 49 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 94 to 6 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 6,104 | 2,765 | 3,327 | 4,676 (76.6%) | 1,428 (23.4%) |
| Matriculants | 240 | 120 | 118 | 226 (94.2%) | 14 (5.8%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.93% | 4.34% | 3.55% | 4.84% | 0.97% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 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 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School | 512 | 3.84 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 512 | 3.86 |
| Public | 512 | 3.86 |
| Private | 518 | 3.94 |
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 |
| 2026 | 512 | 3.84 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. 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, 2026. 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.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (TMDSAS) | 2026-11-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2026-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $80 |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biological Sciences |
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Data Source: https://med.uth.edu/admissions/admissions/requirements/