- Arman Nemati
Texas Tech University Health Science
Location
Located in Lubbock Texas, specifically 3601 FOURTH STREET STOP 6238, Lubbock, TX 79430
Tuition
Price 2020-2021
In State: $15,616
Out Of State: $28,716
Required Fees: $3,192
State Tuition
In Texas, non US-Citizens can apply to the Texas Application For Financial Aid (TASFA)
Only US-Citizens can apply to FAFSA, so non US-Citizens need to apply to TASFA.
All TASFA applicants must be Texas residents.
Financial Aid
Background info on Financial Aid at Texas Tech University Health Science
71% of students receive aid
The average amount of aid is $9,172
57% of students receive grants or scholarships
The average amount of grants or scholarships are $4,265
Since funding is very limited and in high demand at Texas Tech University Health Science, priority is given to those in lower income households and earlier applicants.
Types of Financial Aid at Texas Tech University Health Science
Federal Fund
Eligibility for the federal fund:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Provide federal verification documentation if selected for federal verification
Meet priority award dates
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid
Scholarships (Applicable to all universities)
Eligibility for scholarships
Complete the CSS Profile Application
Provide prior year parental federal tax returns and W2 forms submitted through IDOC
Parent non-tax filing form (if applicable)
Complete Sibling/Spouse Enrollment Verification (if applicable)
Types of Scholarships
Presidential Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are guaranteed to first time freshmen admitted by April 15 with qualifying test scores and class rank.
Transfer Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are guaranteed to students who have transcripts and other required documents submitted by
Fall Entry: July 31
Spring Entry: January 5
Average MCAT
Average MCAT score is 506
Puts the MCAT percentile scores at 69
GPA
Average GPA is 3.63
Average Science GPA is 3.53
Acceptance rate
The acceptance rate is 4%
Extra Info
Student To Teacher Ratio
The faculty-student ratio at Texas Tech University Health Science is 0.7:1
Specific Specialties School is known for
Ranked #90 Nationally in
Best Medical School for Research
Ranked #23 Nationally in
Occupational Therapy (their highest ranking)
Ranked #30 Nationally in
Nursing-Midwifery
Ranked #37 Nationally in
Rehabilitation Counseling
Accounts from Alumni
Students can learn about alumni resources and connect with Alumnis through this website:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/alumni/default.aspx
MD Programs
Students at Texas Tech University Health Science have a four-year MD Program that consists of years of fundamental principles of medical sciences divided into socket blocks. Students focus on individual areas of curriculum while exploring professional, ethical and clinical areas of medicine through DOCS and P3 activities.
In the final year of the medical school curriculum, students can participate in a custom clinical experience focusing on student interest.
Learning occurs in classrooms, small group forums and community-based settings.
Work Cited
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/texas-tech-
https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/admissions/plfsom_stats_ey_2009.aspx
https://www.princetonreview.com/med-school-advice/what-is-a-good-mcat-score