UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
#91 in Best Medical Schools
#11 in Largest Medical Schools
#46 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 46th 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 513.
- 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 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is $36,686 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 3.93% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 1,021 medical school students have enrolled to UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is $29,031 for Texas residents and $36,686 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is decreased by -1.54% compared to the previous year rate (2026). UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School's tuition is 43.63% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 2.8% 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is $15,748 for Texas residents and $43,132 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $11,367 for Texas residents and $34,403 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $29,230.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School Tuition & Fees | $29,031 | $36,686 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Texas Public Medical School Average | $24,553 | $37,746 |
| Living Costs | $29,230 | |
| Books & Supplies | $3,709 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $15,748 | $43,132 |
| Graduate Program | $11,367 | $34,403 |
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 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School | 512 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School | 3.84 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.87 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School is 3.93% where 6,104 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 3.80%). 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 | 6,104 | 4,676 (76.6%) |
1,428 (23.4%) |
2,765 (45.3%) |
3,327 (54.5%) |
| Enrolled | 240 | 226 (94.2%) |
14 (5.8%) |
120 (50.0%) |
118 (49.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.93% | 4.83% | 0.97% | 4.34% | 3.55% |
| 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 240 first-time students have enrolled in UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School.By residency, 94.2% of new students is Texas residents and 5.8% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 49.2% of enrolled students is women and 50.0% is men students.
A total of 1,021 students have enrolled to UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School. By gender, there are 468 male and 551 female students at UTHealth John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,021 |
| Men Students | 468 |
| Women Students | 551 |
| First-time Students | 240 |