Baylor College of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Baylor College of Medicine is a private medical school in Texas (Houston).
What Baylor College of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Varied experiences; leadership and exceptional service to others.
Qualities
High personal integrity.
Mission and background
Holistic individualized review; campus preference assigned after acceptance.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.95 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 519 |
| Interview invite rate | 17.5% |
| School type | Private |
| State | Texas |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 6,073 |
| Matriculants | 224 |
| In-state share of entering class | 87.5% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Baylor College of Medicine look for in applicants?
From Baylor College of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Varied experiences; leadership and exceptional service to others. Qualities: High personal integrity. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Baylor College of Medicine's mission focus?
Holistic individualized review; campus preference assigned after acceptance. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Baylor College of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.95 and the median MCAT is 519 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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