Overview
Founded in 1969 as part of the newly established Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the School of Medicine was created to address physician shortages in West Texas and surrounding rural areas. Headquartered in Lubbock with regional campuses in Amarillo, Odessa, and the Permian Basin, the school has built a reputation for producing primary care physicians and specialists who serve rural and medically underserved populations. It emphasizes community-based medical education and hands-on clinical training from an early stage in the curriculum.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Lubbock, Texas |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Total students | 700 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 1:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $220,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $25,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
| Regular deadline | October 15 |
Top Programs
- Family Medicine
- Rural Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Psychiatry
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.