4.06% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Baylor College of Medicine is 4.06% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,572 people applied and 226 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Baylor College of Medicine is 19.36%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Baylor College of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Texas, Baylor College of Medicine's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 2.81%.
Baylor College of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Baylor College of Medicine4.06%19.36%5,572226
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
Texas Medical Schools2.81%12.22%67,1821,927
Public2.71%11.62%61,6101,701
Private4.06%19.36%5,572226

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Baylor College of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 72 to 29.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 83 to 17 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenTexas ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants5,5722,5852,9647229
Matriculants2261091178317
Acceptance Rate4.06%4.21%3.95%115.66%60.70%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Baylor College of Medicine is 518 and the average GPA is 3.91 over 226 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Baylor College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 510-528 last year.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Baylor College of Medicine5183.91
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
Texas Medical Schools5123.80
Public5123.79
Private5183.91

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Baylor College of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225183.93-
20235183.81-
20245183.91-

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Baylor College of Medicine, but it is important to note that 82.7% of last year's enrolled students were Texas residents. State-funded medical schools, like Baylor College of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Texas state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Baylor College of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Services (TMDSAS).
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to TMDSAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Baylor College of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Baylor College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Baylor College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Baylor College of Medicine 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (TMDSAS)2024-11-01
Regular Secondary2024-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Minimum MCAT score of 510-528 recommended
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Baylor College of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Math
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Expository Writing
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Humanities-Social / Behavioral Sciences
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Advanced Biology
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.