University of Houston College of Medicine
#17 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
Founded in 2014, University of Houston College of Medicine is a Public school located in Houston, TX.
University of Houston College of Medicine is ranked 17th in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Houston College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Houston College of Medicine is 506 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Houston College of Medicine is 3.59 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Houston College of Medicine is $37,368 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Houston College of Medicine is 1.23% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 180 medical school students have enrolled to University of Houston College of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 University of Houston College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at University of Houston College of Medicine is $24,268 for Texas residents and $37,368 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is is same as the previous year rate (2023). University of Houston College of Medicine's tuition is 38.94% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 4.8% lower than average tuition of Texas medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Houston is $9,711 for Texas residents and $22,191 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $9,749 for Texas residents and $19,109 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $24,554 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,946.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $24,268 | $37,368 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $39,216 | $61,203 |
| Texas Public Medical School Average | $26,774 | $39,252 |
| Living Costs | $24,554 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,946 | |
| Books & Supplies | $3,500 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $9,711 | $22,191 |
| Graduate Program | $9,749 | $19,109 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at University of Houston College of Medicine is $203,540 for Texas residents and $257,517 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |||||
| Texas Residents | $24,262 | $25,462 | $25,462 | $25,674 | $100,860 |
| Out-of-State | $37,362 | $38,953 | $38,953 | $39,569 | $154,837 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $17,100 | $20,540 | $21,040 | $17,800 | $76,480 |
| Books & Supplies | $3,500 | $1,500 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $13,000 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $3,000 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,000 | $13,200 |
| COA | |||||
| Texas Residents | $47,862 | $51,102 | $54,102 | $50,474 | $203,540 |
| Out-of-State | $60,962 | $64,593 | $67,593 | $64,369 | $257,517 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Houston College of Medicine is 506. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Houston College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.59 and it is lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Houston College of Medicine | 506 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 512 |
| GPA - University of Houston College of Medicine | 3.59 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at University of Houston College of Medicine is 1.23% where 4,893 applicants have applied to and 60 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Houston College of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 4,893 | 3,968 (81.1%) |
925 (18.9%) |
2,212 (45.2%) |
2,667 (54.5%) |
| Enrolled | 60 | 58 (96.7%) |
2 (3.3%) |
20 (33.3%) |
40 (66.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.23% | 1.47% | 0.21% | 0.91% | 1.51% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.81% | 3.26% | 1.25% | 2.87% | 2.76% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 60 first-time students have enrolled in University of Houston College of Medicine.By residency, 96.7% of new students is Texas residents and 3.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 66.7% of enrolled students is women and 33.3% is men students.
A total of 180 students have enrolled to University of Houston College of Medicine. By gender, there are 63 male and 117 female students at University of Houston College of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 180 |
| Men Students | 63 |
| Women Students | 117 |
| First-time Students | 60 |