Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Baylor College of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.45
- Overall MCAT Score: 35 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address: 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030
Phone Number: (713) 798-4842
Email: admissions@bcm.tmc.edu
Website: http://www.bcm.edu
Admissions: Baylor College of Medicine
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Lloyd H. Michael
Application fee
$100
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/16
Regular application acceptance notification ends
06/29
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
N/A
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/01
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
July
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
4835 applied, 876 interviewed, 320 were accepted, 186 enrolled
In-state admissions data
1500 applied, 493 interviewed, 207 were accepted, 139 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
3335 applied, 383 interviewed, 113 were accepted, 47 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2224 applied, 360 interviewed, 148 were accepted, 83 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2462 applied, 390 interviewed, 138 were accepted, 78 enrolled
International admissions data
185 applied, 11 interviewed, 1 were accepted, 1 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Oldest MCAT considered
2009
Average MCAT score
11.2
Average biological MCAT score
11.6
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.4
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.6
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
41.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
27.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
16.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
0.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
16.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./J.D.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Baylor College of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Hilda R. DeLeon
Financial aid phone
(713) 798-4612
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $19,650
Required fees
$9,858
Room and board
$23,066
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
80%
Percent of students receiving loans
68%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
51%
Percent of students receiving work study
13%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$90,789
Ranking: Baylor College of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
62
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.8
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.9
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$274.2
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$138.6
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
61
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.8
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.9
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
35.0%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.80
Average MCAT score
11.2
Acceptance rate
6.6%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.7:1
Total medical school enrollment
728
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data