Texas Christian University Burnett

Fort Worth, TexasMDTCU Official website

MCAT512AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.81AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size602025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$72,270One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Our mission is to transform health care by inspiring Empathetic Scholars™. Our Vision To be a leader in medical education, delivery of care and scholarship. We do this by focusing intentionally on the constellation of: Character – integrity, empathy, humanism, professionalism Content – medical knowledge, technology, innovation, integration Context – patient-centered models, cultural sensitivity, health care systems, finance, ambulatory settings, patient safety, chronic disease prevention and management Creativity – innovation, inquisitive scholars Collaboration – team-based care, patient and family partnerships, shared decision-making Community – servant leadership, public education, partnership, leadership Communication – exceptional communicators, active listeners
As the school states it

Admissions office

1100 W Rosedale St.Fort Worth, TX 76129 USA
(817) 257-4212
mdadmissions@tcu.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$72,270
Out of state$72,270
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$114,181
Out of state$114,181
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$245,606
Students receiving aid
100%
Health insurance
In state
$2,849
Out of state
$2,849

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants are considered.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkYesAccepted

Required coursework is accepted from accredited universities within the U.S. and Canada. This includes community colleges with this designation.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

104.6applications per seat2025-2026
6,273applications received2025-2026
22.6%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions process
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Secondary applications are sent directly to TCU for review.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    July 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnthropologyThe student should know the broad issues of basic societal, psychological and social principles that ultimately contribute to patient care. These topics are typically fulfilled from general education course requirements in undergraduate studies. These topics are typically fulfilled from coursework in, but not limited to Psychology, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Family Studies, History, Political Science, Social Work and Behavioral Health.6Required
  • BiochemistryThe student should know the structure and function of amino acids, proteins and enzymes; enzyme kinetics; structure and function of nucleotides and nucleic acids; principles of bioenergetics and metabolism, including anabolic and catabolic processes for the metabolism of glucose, lipids and amino acids; principles of biosignaling and oxidative phosphorylation.3Required
  • Composition & RhetoricThe student should know the importance of effective writing skills, use of rhetorical strategies in development of ideas, mastery of basic scholarly conventions, and application of critical thinking skills, writing analysis and argument. This topic is typically fulfilled from general education course requirements in undergraduate studies.3Required
  • StatisticsThe student should know the importance of data, theory and methods to address real-world problems, understands fundamental concepts of methods of statistics, including descriptive and inferential statistics in research, basic and intermediate concepts for testing, statistical hypotheses, construction of interpretation of confidence intervals, applying selected parametric and nonparametric techniques, and related multivariate analyses.3Required

Interview

MMIHeld: virtualRegional interviews: no
Video interview

The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU participates in the virtual Multiple Mini- Interview (MMI) format through the KIRA platform

How the school describes it

The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU participates in the virtual Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) format through the KIRA platform.

Invitations

July 2026

A typical interview day

Information about our interview day is given to applicants at the time they confirm their interview day.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
approx. 180

Holistic review of all candidates is conducted.

Sources

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