Baylor College of Medicine
#14 in Best Medical Schools
#15 in Highest MCAT Scores
#21 in Largest Medical Schools
Founded in 1900, Baylor College of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Houston, TX.
Baylor College of Medicine is ranked 14th in Best Medical Schools, 15th in Highest MCAT Scores, and 21st in Largest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Baylor College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Baylor College of Medicine is 518 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Baylor College of Medicine is 3.91 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Baylor College of Medicine is $41,565 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Baylor College of Medicine is 4.06% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 880 medical school students have enrolled to Baylor College of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Baylor College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Baylor College of Medicine is $41,565. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 1.24% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Baylor College of Medicine's tuition is 36.50% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the average tuition of Texas medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $29,271 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,970.
| Baylor College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $41,565 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| Texas Private Medical School Average | $41,565 |
| Living Costs | $29,271 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,970 |
| Books & Supplies | $6,050 |
| Graduate Program | $29,555 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Baylor College of Medicine is $286,598 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $41,055 | $41,216 | $41,009 | $40,882 | $164,162 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $26,367 | $29,124 | $29,124 | $26,367 | $110,982 |
| Books & Supplies | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,739 | $2,988 | $2,988 | $2,739 | $11,454 |
| COA | $70,161 | $73,328 | $73,121 | $69,988 | $286,598 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Baylor College of Medicine is 518. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Baylor College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.91 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Baylor College of Medicine | 518 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 512 |
| GPA - Baylor College of Medicine | 3.91 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Baylor College of Medicine is 4.06% where 5,572 applicants have applied to and 226 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Baylor College of Medicine is average compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,572 | 3,984 (71.5%) |
1,588 (28.5%) |
2,585 (46.4%) |
2,964 (53.2%) |
| Enrolled | 226 | 187 (82.7%) |
39 (17.3%) |
109 (48.2%) |
117 (51.8%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.06% | 4.70% | 2.46% | 4.22% | 3.95% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.81% | 3.26% | 1.25% | 2.87% | 2.76% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 226 first-time students have enrolled in Baylor College of Medicine.By residency, 82.7% of new students is Texas residents and 17.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 51.8% of enrolled students is women and 48.2% is men students.
A total of 880 students have enrolled to Baylor College of Medicine. By gender, there are 429 male and 451 female students at Baylor College of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 880 |
| Men Students | 429 |
| Women Students | 451 |
| First-time Students | 226 |