San Juan Bautista School of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine is a private medical school in Puerto Rico (San Juan).
What San Juan Bautista School of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Mission-aligned readiness for community/underserved care.
Qualities
Empathy, Spanish/English communication, cultural competence, problem solving, integrity, resilience, compassion and altruism.
Mission and background
Culturally/linguistically diverse physician preparation and underserved/vulnerable needs.
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 | 3.74 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 499 |
| Interview invite rate | 18.4% |
| School type | Private |
| State | Puerto Rico |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 1,553 |
| Matriculants | 69 |
| In-state share of entering class | 68.1% |
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 San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does San Juan Bautista School of Medicine look for in applicants?
From San Juan Bautista School of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Mission-aligned readiness for community/underserved care. Qualities: Empathy, Spanish/English communication, cultural competence, problem solving, integrity, resilience, compassion and altruism. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is San Juan Bautista School of Medicine's mission focus?
Culturally/linguistically diverse physician preparation and underserved/vulnerable needs. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to San Juan Bautista School of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.74 and the median MCAT is 499 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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