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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Lubbock, TX / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$60
Tuition In State
$18,693
Tuition Out of State
$31,793
Average GPA
3.84
AVERAGE MCAT
509
OOS MATRICULANTS
4.4%

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
186
Founding Year
1969
Accreditation Year
1971
Alternative Length
3 years
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $230,901
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for TTUHSC using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

Lubbock, TX is about 0.91x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,730 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

Located in a more suburban setting, TTUHSC is in an area where biking can supplement the otherwise car-centric environment. While walking to amenities isn't always practical, students may find short bike rides useful for local errands.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for TTUHSC

1. Geographic Connection and Commitment
Select the area(s) of interest you have experience with. For each, list your experience/activities. (150-word limit for each)
2. Academic and Research Experiences
Have you experienced any academic road bumps? If yes, please explain. (250 words or less)
3. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Share any lessons learned during your academic journey (e.g., when a goal was deterred). (250 words or less)
4. Other
Are you applying to our MD & E program? Describe your motivation and relevant coursework or projects. (No character limit)
5. Other
Are you applying to FMAT? What motivates you to participate and what experiences have prepared you? (200 words)
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About the School

A real-world medical education awaits aspiring physicians at Texas Tech School of Medicine. Changes in the health care system have created a demand for new types of physicians. Managed care and other reforms have created a need for physicians with new skills. Our medical school curriculum addresses these needs. In addition, Texas Tech has initiated a unique program - the combined MD/MBA degree plan where students can receive both degrees in four years.

Curriculum

Specific course requirements have been kept to a minimum to allow and encourage the student to have a broad and well-rounded education. The four-year curriculum provides a broad introduction to medical knowledge while developing the student's analytical and problem-solving skills. Students will have an opportunity for clinical experiences early in the first year through formal class work and mentoring by practicing physicians.

Texas Tech School of Medicine offers a specialty in Family Medicine. Students applying to the TTUHSC School of Medicine may apply to the FMAT program by indicating their interest on the TMDSAS application or current students may apply during the fall semester of their first year.

Facilities

The four campuses operate a total of 34 clinical departmental units and numerous clinical services and education programs which were previously unavailable in the West Texas region. A partial list of specialty services includes: Care for Women and Infants, including perinatal care and neonatal intensive care (four campuses), Pediatric subspecialty services and intensive care (four campuses), trauma centers and emergency medicine (two campuses), neurology and neuroscience centers (two campuses), a center for pain treatment and research, a regional burn center, a center for Alzheimer's disease, a cancer center and a program for bone marrow transplantation, a border community breast care program, and a rural community mobile mammography program. Recognition has been received for research in such areas as cardiovascular disease, alcohol toxicity, reproductive biology, steroidogenesis, and sick building syndrome.

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026