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 3.35%. 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 RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School4.25%18.58%5,649240
All Medical Schools3.35%11.08%965,47722,980
Public3.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Texas Medical Schools2.81%12.22%67,1821,927
Public2.71%11.62%61,6101,701
Private4.06%19.36%5,572226
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
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenTexas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,6492,6103,0227624
Matriculants240109131955
Acceptance Rate4.25%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 ScoresGPA
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School5123.84
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Texas Medical Schools5123.80
Public5123.79
Private5183.91
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 ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225103.78-
20235123.84-
20245123.84-

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.
UT Houston Medical School 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (TMDSAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$80
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for UT Houston Medical School Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biological Sciences
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
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