#91 in Best Medical Schools
#11 in Largest Medical Schools
#47 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1969, UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is a Public school located in Houston, TX.
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is ranked 91st in Best Medical Schools, 11st in Largest Medical Schools, and 47th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 512 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 3.84 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is $35,317 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 4.25% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
  • Total 1,020 medical school students have enrolled to UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is $28,713 for Texas residents and $35,317 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 4.45% compared to the previous year rate (2023). UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School's tuition is 42.29% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 10.0% lower than average tuition of Texas medical schools.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $26,950.
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School 2024 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Tuition & Fees$28,713$35,317
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
Texas Public Medical School Average$26,774$39,252
Living Costs$26,950
Books & Supplies$4,571
Undergraduate Program$14,516$40,934
Graduate Program$10,942$35,716

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 UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is $107,861 for Texas residents and $134,277 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.
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees
Texas Residents$27,208$26,442$27,046$27,165$107,861
Out-of-State$33,812$33,046$33,650$33,769$134,277
Room & Board / transportation$0$0$0$0-
Books & Supplies$0$0$0$0-
Miscellaneous Expenses$0$0$0$0-
COA
Texas Residents$27,208$26,442$27,046$27,165$107,861
Out-of-State$33,812$33,046$33,650$33,769$134,277

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 512. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.84 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School512
U.S. Medical Schools512
Texas Medical Schools512
GPA - UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School3.84
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
Texas Medical Schools3.80

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 4.25% where 5,649 applicants have applied to and 240 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UT Houston Medical School is average 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).
UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
TexasOther StateMenWomen
Applicants5,649 4,305
(76.2%)
1,344
(23.8%)
2,610
(46.2%)
3,022
(53.5%)
Enrolled240 228
(95.0%)
12
(5.0%)
109
(45.4%)
131
(54.6%)
Acceptance Rate4.25% 5.30% 0.89% 4.18% 4.34%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
Texas Medical Schools2.81% 3.26% 1.25% 2.87% 2.76%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 240 first-time students have enrolled in UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School.By residency, 95.0% of new students is Texas residents and 5.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.6% of enrolled students is women and 45.4% is men students.
A total of 1,020 students have enrolled to UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School. By gender, there are 472 male and 548 female students at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School.
2024 Student Population at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
2024
Total Enrollment1,020
Men Students472
Women Students548
First-time Students240