Overview

Average UGrad GPA
3.62
Total Med School Enrollment
621
Acceptance Rate
4%

Deadlines

Early Decision
August 1
Early Decision II
October 1
Regular
October 1

Admissions Requirements

MCAT Scores
Required
Essay / Personal Statement
Required
Science GPA
Required
Non Science GPA
Required
Extracurricular Activities
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
Interview
Required
State Residency
Optional
Admissions Requirements
Requirements are Biology (12 semester hours); Biology lab (2 semester hours); General Chemistry with lab (8 semester hours); Organic Chemistry with lab (8 semester hours); Physics with lab (8 semester hours); English (6 semester hours), Biochemistry (3 semester hours)and Statitics (3 semester hours). All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better. The MCAT is required, and should be taken within the past five years. For applicants who have taken the exam more than once, the best set of scores is weighed most heavily, but all scores must be reported. Texas residents and residents of neighboring counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma, which comprise the service areas of the school, are given preference in admission. Only nonresident applicants with GPAs of 3.60 or higher, and MCAT scores of 30 or higher will be considered for admission.

Other Admission Factors

Academic
MCAT Scores
Science GPA
Non Science GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
Extracurricular Activities
Exposure to Medical Profession

Faculty Information

Total Faculty
388
Student/Faculty
1.6:1
37
Female Faculty
35
Part-time Faculty
32
Minority Faculty

Dates

Application Deadlines
Oct 1

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$35,000
% Students Receiving Some Aid
85%

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$27,650
In-State-Tuition
$14,850
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,650
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expenses
$1,835
Fees
$2,887

Student Body Profile

Total Enrollment
621
Out of State
10%
In State
100%
Foreign Countries Represented
16

Demographics

39.00%
Minorities
4.00%
International
44% female
56% male

Graduates

Approximately 21 percent of graduates enter Texas Tech residency programs, which operate on all three campuses. Others are successful in obtaining positions throughout Texas and at institutions acrpss the entire country. Graduates are highly competitive and match with one of their top three residency choices.

More Information

% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes

Admissions Office Contact

Contact
Linda Prado
Director, School of Medicine
Address
3601 4th Street
MS 6216
Lubbock, TX 79430
Phone
806-743-2297
Email
somadm@ttuhsc.edu