School Overview
Baylor College of medicine is a highly regarded medical school and a leading center for biomedical research and clinical care. Baylor College of Medicine is situated at the center of the largest medical center in the world, Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Baylor College of Medicine is also affiliated with the Texas Children’s Hospital, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.
Baylor is considered is considered by those in academia and industry to offer one of the best medical programs in the country and is noted for having the lowest tuition among all the private medical schools in the United States. The graduate school of biomedical sciences at Baylor is in the top 10% of all graduate schools in the nation.
General Information
| Phone Number: | (713) 798-4951 |
| Web Address: | www.bcm.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | MA/MS degrees Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship Doctor’s degree – professional practice |
| Campus setting: | City: Large |
| Campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 1,385 (0 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 1 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $13,925 |
| In-state Student Fees | $5,899 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $13,925 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $5,899 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | – | 63 | 221 | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | – | 9 | 69 | – | – |
| Animal Physiology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | – | 1 | 5 | – | – |
| Cardiovascular Science | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Cell/cellular and Molecular Biology | – | 1 | 17 | – | – |
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Immunology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Molecular Genetics | – | 1 | 15 | – | – |
| Molecular Medicine | – | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Molecular Physiology | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | 2 | 7 | – | – |
| Pharmacology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Structural Biology | – | 1 | 7 | – | – |
| Virology | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | – | 54 | 152 | – | – |
| Medical Scientist | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 152 | – | – |
| Nurse Anesthetist | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Physician Assistant | – | 34 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Baylor College of Medicine Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (713) 798-4951 |
| Website: | www.bcm.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.bcm.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030-3498 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,586 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,517 (96% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Baylor College of Medicine Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Baylor College of Medicine.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 16 | 16 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 21 | 19 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Baylor College of Medicine and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $28,166 |
| Out-of-state | $28,166 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | % | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Baylor College of Medicine. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Baylor College of Medicine students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Baylor College of Medicine Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,586 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 0 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,586 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Baylor College of Medicine Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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