Houston, TX
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $17,872
Tuition (Out of State): $26,125
Accreditation Status: Full
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 240
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1969
Accreditation Year: 1970
Website: https://med.uth.edu
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 513
Average GPA: 3.69
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UT-Houston
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Discuss one of the following: a challenging situation/obstacle or academic road bumps, including why it was challenging and what you learned. (2500 characters)
- 2. Other – Describe a time when you were unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn and how have you applied that learning? (2500 characters)
- 3. Personal Experiences and Challenges – From what you understand about medical school, what do you think will be your biggest challenge and how are you prepared for it? (2500 characters)
- 4. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – What hesitations or reservations, if any, do you have about joining the medical profession? (2500 characters)
- 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Question 1: (2500 character limit) Please discuss one of the following: a challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past, or any academic setbacks in your academic career (such as low...
About the School
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is a public academic health science center established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents. Located in the Texas Medical Center—the largest medical center globally—UTHealth Houston comprises six schools: McGovern Medical School, the UTHealth School of Dentistry, the Cizik School of Nursing, the UTHealth School of Public Health, the UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics, and the UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The institution is dedicated to health care education, innovative research, and excellence in patient care.
Curriculum
McGovern Medical School, the 11th-largest medical school in the United States, offers a curriculum grounded in humanism and respect for each patient. The school provides a high-tech educational experience with a focus on quality, wellness, and career development. Students have opportunities for patient care, research, and collaboration within the Texas Medical Center. The curriculum includes annual traditions such as a Student Retreat for incoming students, White Coat Ceremony, Student Clinician Ceremony, Match Day, and Commencement.
Facilities
UTHealth Houston's campus spans more than 7 million square feet of state-of-the-art clinical, research, training, and administrative space across 127 buildings. The institution's primary teaching hospitals include Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Additionally, the campus features the Jane and Robert Cizik School of Nursing building, which opened in October 2004 and received LEED Gold certification in 2009 for its environmentally friendly design.
Demographics
As of Fall 2020, UTHealth Houston enrolled 4,372 students, with 84.15% being Texas residents, 9.16% international students, and 6.68% from out-of-state. The student body was composed of 70.73% female and 29.26% male students. Ethnic demographics included 34% White, 19% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 12% Black, 10% International, 4% Unidentified, 3% Multi-racial, and less than 1% each for American Indian and Pacific Islander students.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UT-Houston:
Student Loan Burden: $238,275
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UT-Houston, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $238,275. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 98% Nationally
The cost of living at UT-Houston is lower than 98% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UT-Houston.
School Address: MSB G.400, 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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