Baylor College of Medicine
#14 in Best Medical Schools
#18 in Highest MCAT Scores
#16 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, 18th in Highest MCAT Scores, and 16th 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 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Baylor College of Medicine is 3.94 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Baylor College of Medicine is $65,463 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Baylor College of Medicine is 3.69% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 964 medical school students have enrolled to Baylor College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Baylor College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Baylor College of Medicine is $65,463. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 75.03% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Baylor College of Medicine's tuition is 9.16% 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 $30,059 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $1,870.
| Baylor College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $65,463 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| Texas Private Medical School Average | $65,463 |
| Living Costs | $30,059 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,870 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,750 |
| Graduate Program | $30,823 |
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 3.94 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Baylor College of Medicine | 518 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Baylor College of Medicine | 3.94 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.87 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Baylor College of Medicine is 3.69% where 6,073 applicants have applied to and 224 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 3.80%). 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 | 6,073 | 4,397 (72.4%) |
1,676 (27.6%) |
2,788 (45.9%) |
3,267 (53.8%) |
| Enrolled | 224 | 196 (87.5%) |
28 (12.5%) |
106 (47.3%) |
116 (51.8%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.69% | 4.46% | 1.67% | 3.80% | 3.55% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 3.16% | 1.24% | 2.96% | 2.58% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 224 first-time students have enrolled in Baylor College of Medicine.By residency, 87.5% of new students is Texas residents and 12.5% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 51.8% of enrolled students is women and 47.3% is men students.
A total of 964 students have enrolled to Baylor College of Medicine. By gender, there are 465 male and 497 female students at Baylor College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 964 |
| Men Students | 465 |
| Women Students | 497 |
| First-time Students | 224 |