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PLFSOM Stats EY 2009

Paul L. Foster SOM Statistics

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For accuracy purposes, statistics for the Entering Year 2009 matriculants will be officially posted in late July 2009.

Anticipated Matriculants
(Entering Year 2009)
Stats. (EY 2009)
Average GPA 3.70 SD: 0.23
Average Science GPA 3.66 SD: 0.24
Average MCAT 28.9
Men 22
Women 18
Class Size 40
Matriculated Texas Residents 36
Matriculated Non-Residents 4
Matriculated Reapplicants 11
Matriculated Deferrals 0
Rolling Admission Offers Nov.15-Dec. 31
(Entering Year 2009)
Stats
Total Offered 72
Avg. GPA 3.76 SD: 0.20
Avg. Science GPA 3.72 SD: 0.25
Avg. MCAT 30.69
Highest MCAT 37
Lowest MCAT 22
Texas Resident Offered 68
Non-Residents Offered 4
Interviewees (Entering Year 2009)
Average GPA 3.74 SD: 0.19
Average MCAT 28.81
Men 213
Women 176
Number Interviewed 389
Interview Dates 17
Average Interviewed per Day 23
Most Common Majors Interviewed (Top 5) Biology (149) 38%
Biochemistry  (25) 6%
Biomedical Science (22) 6%
Chemistry (16) 4%
Psychology (23) 6%
Most Common Universities Interviewed (Top 5) UT Austin (69) 18%
Texas A &M University (48) 12%
Texas Tech University (31) 8%
Baylor University (21) 5%
UT El Paso (21) 5%
Applicants (Entering Year 2009)
Average GPA 3.48 SD: 0.37
Average MCAT 26
Men 1,344
Women 1,159
Average Age 25
Texas Residents 2,208
Non-Residents 295
Total Applicants 2503
Texas Reapplicant Data
Reapplicants Applied to Texas schools(EY 2009) 903 (approx. 22%)
% Reapplicants Accepted to Texas schools (EY 2009) 17%
Texas Medical School Seats as of 03/24/09
2009 1425
2008 1365
2007 1306
2006 1282
2005 1211
2004 1171
2003 1158
2002 1156
National Statistics (Entering Year 2008) as of 10/10/08
Applicants 42,231
Matriculants 18,036
Average GPA (those accepted) 3.66
Average Science GPA (those accepted) 3.6
Average MCAT VR (accepted) 9.9
Average MCAT PS (accepted) 10.3
Average MCAT BS (accepted) 10.7
Average Composite MCAT 30.9
Number of students enrolled (U.S.) 76,070 (as of 11/29/08)

Statistical References

John Snelling
Director
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Office of Admissions Ste. 3314
5001 El Paso Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
Phone: (915) 783-1250
Fax: (915) 783-1265
john.snelling@ttuhsc.edu