Baylor College of Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 519
MCAT range (25–75): 516–522
Median GPA: 3.96
GPA range (25–75): 3.89–4.00
Science GPA (est.): 3.96
Acceptance rate: 5%
Interview rate: 18.9%

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 130
CARS: 129
Bio / Biochem: 130
Psych / Soc: 131

Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.

Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate

In-state applicants: ~5.4%
Out-of-state applicants: ~3.9%
Overall (reported): 5%

We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.

vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +7.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.15 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.

MCAT range by residency Premier estimate

My MCAT score see where you fall

Matriculants	10th	25th	75th	90th
Combined	513.1	516	522	524.3
In-state	512.8	516.1	522.2	523.1
Out-of-state	513.9	518.7	522.1	525.2

The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split, using its out-of-state share — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.

Class profile

Entering class size: 14
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: 12.4%
Orientation: Research-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

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Research-oriented (94/100) — Top-20 NIH funding (~$319M, #1 in Texas), U.S. News Tier-1 research, large NIH-funded MSTP

In-state vs. out-of-state class makeup

In-state

87.6%

Out-of-state

12.4%

Course exams

Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.

Cost & aid

In-state tuition

$19,682.5

Out-of-state tuition

$32,782.5

Cost of attendance: $65,812.1
Avg. graduate debt: $141,570
Secondary fee: $100
% receiving aid: 70%

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2025-2026). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page. Debt & % receiving aid are compiled from publicly available figures.

Prerequisites & requirements

Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.

Biology: 1 year with lab
General Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Organic Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Biochemistry: 1 semester (recommended/required)
Physics: 1 year with lab
English / writing: 1 year
Math / statistics: 1 semester–1 year (varies)
Psychology & Sociology: Recommended for the MCAT

Required tests

MCAT — required
CASPer: required
AAMC PREview: varies — verify

Letters of recommendation

A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file

Application timeline (AMCAS)

AMCAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Acceptances begin (rolling)

Oct 15 onward

Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.

What this school weighs

GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
Clinical experience & shadowing
Research experience
Community service & volunteering
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement & secondary essays
Interview performance & mission fit
State residency (especially at public schools)

Mission focus: Baylor College of Medicine's Mission: Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally. Baylor College of Medicine's Vision: Improving health through science, scholarship and innovation Baylor College of Medicine's Values: Respect, integrity, innovation, teamwork, excellence SOM Mission: BCM School of Medicine develops diverse, compassionate…

Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)

⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.

In addition to training as a competent physician, please select up to two additional areas of interest from the items below that you may want to pursue during your medical studies (e.g., Clinical Research, Healthcare disparities/medically underserved communities, Academic Medicine, Community Health, Simulation in medical education, Health systems science, Telehealth, Advocacy). What knowledge, skills and attitudes have you developed that have prepared you for this career path? (1000 characters)
Are you planning to matriculate into medical school immediately after completing your undergraduate education? If not, please explain what activities and/or careers you have pursued in the time between your college education and your application. If yes, no essay is needed.
Indicate any special experiences, unusual factors or other information you feel would be helpful in evaluating you, including, but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, prevailing over adversity. You may expand upon but not repeat TMDSAS or AMCAS application information. This section is mandatory. (2000 characters)

Interview

⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.

Format: Hybrid

100% virtual, traditional open-file format: two roughly 30-minute one-on-one interviews (avg ~32 min, ~2.2 interviews) with faculty and/or a student/resident; applicants describe it as conversational with moderate stress (8.6/10 on SDN).

Questions applicants report

Tell me about yourself.
What do you think is the biggest problem in health care at the moment?
Why do you want to study medicine?
Walk me through your personal statement / a specific experience.
Questions about your research and work experiences.
Questions about your motivations and future goals in medicine.

Key facts

Degree: MD
Type: Private
Location: Texas
Region: South
Interview format: Hybrid
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: USMLE
Oldest MCAT accepted: September 2024
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered

Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Tuition, debt, secondary fee, oldest-MCAT, PREview, interview format, and mission are compiled from publicly available figures. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What MCAT score do I need for Baylor?

Baylor College of Medicine has a median MCAT of 519 (typical accepted range about 516–522). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (516) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does Baylor require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.96 (roughly 3.89–4.00). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for Baylor?

Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.

Is Baylor hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 5% — highly competitive for US MD programs.

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