Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
#59 in Best Medical Schools
#49 in Largest Medical Schools
#25 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1969, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is a Public school located in Lubbock, TX.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is ranked 59th in Best Medical Schools, 49th in Largest Medical Schools, and 25th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 3.85 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.80.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is $35,176 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 3.40% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 761 medical school students have enrolled to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is $22,076 for Texas residents and $35,176 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is decreased by -4.53% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine's tuition is 45.95% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 6.8% 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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is $10,214 for Texas residents and $22,514 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $7,153 for Texas residents and $14,532 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $23,064 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $10,200.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $22,076 | $35,176 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Texas Public Medical School Average | $24,553 | $37,746 |
| Living Costs | $23,064 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $10,200 | |
| Books & Supplies | $1,734 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $10,214 | $22,514 |
| Graduate Program | $7,153 | $14,532 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.85 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine | 509 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine | 3.85 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.87 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is 3.40% where 5,348 applicants have applied to and 182 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at TTUHSC SOM is average compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). 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 | 5,348 | 4,375 (81.8%) |
973 (18.2%) |
2,444 (45.7%) |
2,893 (54.1%) |
| Enrolled | 182 | 174 (95.6%) |
8 (4.4%) |
91 (50.0%) |
90 (49.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.40% | 3.97% | 0.82% | 3.72% | 3.11% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 3.16% | 1.24% | 2.96% | 2.58% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 182 first-time students have enrolled in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.By residency, 95.6% of new students is Texas residents and 4.4% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 49.5% of enrolled students is women and 50.0% is men students.
A total of 761 students have enrolled to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. By gender, there are 407 male and 353 female students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 761 |
| Men Students | 407 |
| Women Students | 353 |
| First-time Students | 182 |