TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine is a private medical school in Texas (Fort Worth).
What TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Teamwork and reflections on patient-physician relationships; balancing life/work/school demands.
Qualities
Empathy, self-directed learning and mission-specific competencies.
Mission and background
Personal stories and paths to medicine assessed individually.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.88 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 513 |
| Interview invite rate | 5.7% |
| School type | Private |
| State | Texas |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 6,273 |
| Matriculants | 60 |
| In-state share of entering class | 18.3% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine look for in applicants?
From TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Teamwork and reflections on patient-physician relationships; balancing life/work/school demands. Qualities: Empathy, self-directed learning and mission-specific competencies. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine's mission focus?
Personal stories and paths to medicine assessed individually. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.88 and the median MCAT is 513 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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