Baylor College of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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 Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Baylor College of Medicine
4.06%
19.36%
5,572
226
All Medical Schools
3.97%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
4.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
Texas Medical Schools
2.81%
12.22%
67,182
1,927
Public
2.71%
11.62%
61,610
1,701
Private
4.06%
19.36%
5,572
226
Baylor College of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
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
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Texas Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
5,572
2,585
2,964
72
29
Matriculants
226
109
117
83
17
Acceptance Rate
4.06%
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 Scores
GPA
Baylor College of Medicine
518
3.91
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Texas Medical Schools
512
3.80
Public
512
3.79
Private
518
3.91
Baylor College of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Baylor College of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
518
3.93
-
2023
518
3.81
-
2024
518
3.91
-
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.
