Texas Tech University HSC

Lubbock, TexasMDTTUHSC Official website

MCAT509AverageSource for MCAT
GPA3.85AverageSource for GPA
Class size1822025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$23,744One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

To enhance the overall health and outcomes for communities in which we serve, we seek to recruit students, faculty and senior administrative staff and admit individuals who have ties to West Texas or who come from or have an interest in serving rural areas, including those who may come from socioeconomically disadvantaged or first generation backgrounds. The core foundational value of including the different cultures, lifestyles, personal beliefs and ideas of all those we serve ─ and serve alongside ─ provides a positive impact on the health of our regional, national and global societies. We achieve this by producing physicians with core values who are competent and capable of making positive impacts on the health of an ever changing demographic and the communities in which they serve. As we pursue excellence in health care education, research and patient care, we will be ever mindful of the unity that is gained through our collective strengths.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions MS 6216Lubbock, TX 79430-6216 USA
(806) 743-2297
somadm@ttuhsc.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$23,744
Out of state$36,844
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$56,378
Out of state$69,478
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$156,973
Students receiving aid
84%
Deposit
Due
February 13, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$3,180
Out of state
$3,180

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Due to our State Legislative policies, we can only accept up to 10% out of state students.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, We only accept applications from SACS accredited colleges or universities. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent U.S. residency is required at the time of application.
International ApplicantsConditionsNo, We accept only U.S. citizens and permanent residents to our medical school.
DACA Status ApplicantsNoNo, At this time, we do not accept DACA students to our medical school.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

Community/junior college coursework is acceptable. The committee prefers to see high performance and upward trends. There are many reasons why an applicant would take coursework at a community/junior college and it is recommended that the applicant take time to expound on this in the secondary application.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

29.4applications per seat2025-2026
5,348applications received2025-2026
81.8%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    August 2022
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREviewNot stated by the school
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $75
    Sent to
    All eligible applicants applying to TTUHSC School of Medicine
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    11/15/2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    mid-July
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    February 13, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnatomyLab3Recommended
  • BiochemistryBiochemistry (3000 or 4000 level) is REQUIRED by TTUHSC School of Medicine and may be used toward fulfilling 3 hours of the Biological Sciences or 3 hours of the General Chemistry requirement.3Required
  • BiologyGeneral Biology (I and II) or Zoology (6 hours) Upper Division Biology (6 hours)Lab12Required
  • Cell Biology3Recommended
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry (I and II) Organic Chemistry (I and II)Lab12Required
  • Composition & RhetoricEnglish literature and writing intensive courses are also acceptable but may need to be approved on a case by case basis.6Required
  • GeneticsRecommended
  • Immunology3Recommended
  • MicrobiologyMicrobiology with labLab3Recommended
  • Molecular Biology3Recommended
  • PhysicsPhysics (I and II)Lab6Required
  • StatisticsCourse topics must include regression and analysis of variance.3Required

Interview

One-on-oneRegional interviews: Yes
Video interview

All interviews are held virtually

How the school describes it

Two one-on-one twenty minute interviews with School of Medicine faculty, and/or 3rd or 4th year medical students. Faculty from some partnering dual/joint degree programs also interview for applicants applying to those programs.

Invitations

mid-July

A typical interview day

Currently, all interviews and interview days are held virtually. TTUHSC School of Medicine does provide opportunities for applicants who have been invited to interview to come visit the campus on select Preview Days throughout the interview cycle. During the virtual interview day, applicants can expect to meet current students, watch videos and presentations about the school and program. After the interview day we invite applicants to come visit our campus in person through our exclusive Preview Day events.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Approximately 50-160 applicants will be placed on the wait list
Waitlist offers
20

Applicants who've interviewed and have been deemed acceptable by the Admissions Committee are placed on the waitlist post Match. Waitlist status is communicated to applicants by email.

Sources

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