
Baylor College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 8.2/10
Founded in 1900, Baylor College of Medicine is a private institution at the heart of the Texas Medical Center, driving breakthroughs in healthcare and biotech. From gene therapy to space medicine (yes, NASA’s on board), Baylor leads with innovation, hands-on learning, and real-world impact. Here, the future of medicine isn’t a maybe—it’s a when.
Median GPA
3.93
Median MCAT
518
Location
Houston
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$67,248
Out-of-State Tuition
$80,901
Class Size
185
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 1
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 3
Total Applicants
5,877
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
20.1%
Interview Format
2 virtual traditional
Address
1 Baylor Plaza, 77030

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Competitiveness: 8.0/10
Founded in 1943, UT Southwestern Medical School is a public powerhouse in Dallas, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research and hands-on training. With Nobel-winning faculty and a culture of innovation, UTSW isn’t just keeping up—it’s leading the charge.
Median GPA
3.93
Median MCAT
518
Location
Dallas
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$53,209
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,309
Class Size
231
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 1
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 2
Total Applicants
5,877
Secondaries Required
3 required, 2 optional
Interview Rate
14.3%
Interview Format
Online interview
Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 75390

Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
Competitiveness: 7.2/10
Founded in 1968, UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine is a public leader in medical education and research. From groundbreaking Alzheimer’s and cancer studies to hands-on clinical training, it’s shaping the future of medicine—one doctor at a time.
Median GPA
3.88
Median MCAT
518
Location
San Antonio
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$50,962
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,674
Class Size
214
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 2
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 2
Total Applicants
5,783
Secondaries Required
No secondary essay required
Interview Rate
18.1%
Interview Format
Two 30-minute (one-on-one) interview
Address
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, 78229

McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston
Competitiveness: 5.9/10
Founded in 1969, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is a powerhouse of innovation and hands-on training in the world’s largest medical center. As a leading public institution, it blends cutting-edge research with real-world impact—shaping doctors who don’t just practice medicine but advance it.
Median GPA
3.86
Median MCAT
512
Location
Houston
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$49,060
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,600
Class Size
240
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
6,007
Secondaries Required
4 required
Interview Rate
20.9%
Interview Format
2 twenty minute interviews
Address
6431 Fannin Street, 77030

Texas A&M College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 4.3/10
Founded in 1977, Texas A&M College of Medicine is a public institution where innovation meets service. With a focus on rural and military medicine and a powerhouse research ecosystem, it trains doctors to lead, serve, and push healthcare forward.
Median GPA
3.84
Median MCAT
512
Location
Bryan
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$50,282
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,788
Class Size
226
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 2
Total Applicants
5,965
Secondaries Required
4 required - 5 required for EnMed program
Interview Rate
12.6%
Interview Format
2 30-minute virtual interviews
Address
8447 Bryan Road, 77807

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine - Lubbock
Competitiveness: 3.9/10
Founded in 1969, TTUHSC School of Medicine – Lubbock is a public institution training bold physicians through hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, and rural health innovation.
Median GPA
3.92
Median MCAT
511
Location
Lubbock
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$54,030
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,130
Class Size
180
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 3
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 1
Total Applicants
5,251
Secondaries Required
8 required, 4 if applicable
Interview Rate
20.2%
Interview Format
2 one-on-one twenty minute interview
Address
3601 4th Street, 79430

University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 1.8/10
Founded in 1970, TCOM at UNT Health Science Center is a public powerhouse in osteopathic medicine, blending innovation, primary care, and community impact. Located in Fort Worth, it’s where future physicians train with cutting-edge science and Texas-sized tenacity to redefine healthcare.
Median GPA
3.71
Median MCAT
507
Location
Fort Worth
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$13,078
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,766
Class Size
230
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 4
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Tier 1
Total Applicants
3,942
Secondaries Required
1 required, 5 if applicable, 1 optional
Interview Rate
15.49%
Interview Format
MMI
Address
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, 76107

Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 1.5/10
Founded in 2019, SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is a public med school in Conroe, Texas, training compassionate, skilled physicians through hands-on learning, research, and osteopathic principles—with a focus on real-world impact.
Median GPA
3.69
Median MCAT
506
Location
Conroe
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$55,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,000
Class Size
112
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
UNKNOWN
Secondaries Required
7
Interview Rate
21.7%
Interview Format
30-minute traditional interview
Address
925 City Central Ave, 77304

TCU School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.3/10
Founded in 2019, TCU School of Medicine is a private institution in Fort Worth, Texas, redefining medical education. With an innovative, patient-focused curriculum, students dive into real-world care from Day 1—no outdated memorize-and-repeat model here. Blending human connection with scientific innovation, TCU trains empathetic, forward-thinking physicians in a thriving healthcare hub. The future of medicine starts here.
Median GPA
3.73
Median MCAT
510
Location
Fort Worth
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$96,828
Out-of-State Tuition
$96,828
Class Size
60
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
6,328
Secondaries Required
2
Interview Rate
6.0%
Interview Format
mmi
Address
2800 S University Drive, 76129

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.4/10
Founded in 2009, Texas Tech’s Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is a public institution redefining medical education on the U.S.-Mexico border. With case-based learning from day one and a focus on border health and underserved communities, it’s training doctors to be real-world problem-solvers where it matters most.
Median GPA
3.93
Median MCAT
513
Location
El Paso
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$52,537
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,488
Class Size
117
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
4,800
Secondaries Required
3
Interview Rate
13.26%
Interview Format
MMI, VIRTUAL INTERVIEW
Address
5001 El Paaso Drive, 79905

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Competitiveness: 0.6/10
Founded in 1885, the Keck School of Medicine of USC is a private leader in medical innovation, research, and patient care. Based in Los Angeles, it pushes the boundaries of medicine, from cutting-edge research to hands-on training at top hospitals.
Median GPA
3.61
Median MCAT
502
Location
San Antonio
Degree
DO
In-State Tuition
$58,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,000
Class Size
161
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
5,325
Secondaries Required
3 required, 2 if applicable
Interview Rate
17.9%
Interview Format
MMI
Address
7615 Kennedy Hill Drive, 78235

University of Houston College of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.7/10
Founded in 2019, UH’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine is a public med school redefining healthcare with a bold focus on primary care, health equity, and real-world impact. Hands-on from day one, it’s built for those who want to make a difference where it matters most.
Median GPA
3.77
Median MCAT
514
Location
Houston
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$51,134
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,342
Class Size
60
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
5,343
Secondaries Required
3
Interview Rate
4.5%
Interview Format
Virtual MMI
Address
075-5039 Medical Cir, 77021

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Competitiveness: 3.9/10
Founded in 2013, Dell Medical School at UT Austin is a public med school built to challenge the status quo. With a bold focus on value-based care, cutting-edge research, and real-world impact, it’s shaping the next generation of physician-leaders in the heart of Austin’s innovation hub.
Median GPA
3.89
Median MCAT
515
Location
Austin
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$56,891
Out-of-State Tuition
$71,211
Class Size
50
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
5,576
Secondaries Required
NO Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
8.7%
Interview Format
1 Traditional Interview, 5 MMI stations, 1 group problem solving exercise
Address
1501 Red River Street, 78701

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.4/10
Founded in 1891, the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine is a public powerhouse of medical innovation in historic Galveston, TX. With cutting-edge research, hands-on training, and standout programs like aerospace medicine and global health, UTMB isn’t just teaching medicine—it’s shaping its future.
Median GPA
3.89
Median MCAT
513
Location
Galveston
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$55,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$69,760
Class Size
230
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
5,511
Secondaries Required
2 required, 1 video essay
Interview Rate
18.6%
Interview Format
MMI
Address
301 University Blvd, 77555

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.0/10
Founded in 2013, UTRGV School of Medicine is a public, mission-driven institution bringing cutting-edge research and bilingual, community-focused care to the Rio Grande Valley.
Median GPA
3.71
Median MCAT
508
Location
Edinburg
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$51,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,290
Class Size
56
US News Ranking (Research)
UNKNOWN
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
4,729
Secondaries Required
2 required, 1 optional, 1 video
Interview Rate
10.8%
Interview Format
2 30-minute interviews; 1 open, the other blind
Address
1210 W Schunior Street, 78541

University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.1/10
Founded in 2023, UT Tyler School of Medicine is a public institution training future doctors where they’re needed most—with a focus on rural health, research, and real-world impact.
Median GPA
3.5
Median MCAT
507
Location
Tyler
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$22,382
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Class Size
40
US News Ranking (Research)
Tier 4
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
UNKNOWN
Total Applicants
UNKNOWN
Secondaries Required
5 required, 1 if applicable, 1 optional
Interview Rate
14.7%
Interview Format
FACE-TO-FACE
Address
3900 University Blvd., 75799