BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025
Rice University / Baylor College of Medicine — Medical Scholars Program BS/MD
Houston, TX 4,789 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
BS/MD8-YearUltra-Elite
Accept
7.9%
Yield
44.2%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1510–1570
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
740–770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
770–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
34–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE89% of enrolled students were in the top 10% of their high school class, and 96% were in the top quarter. Rice does not report average GPA.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED | Nov 1 | — | ED1: Nov 1, NR |
| ED | Jan 4 | — | ED2: Jan 4, NR |
| RD | Jan 4 | — | RD: Jan 4, NR |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$62,874
Total COA
$83,787
Avg need-based aid
$69,891
Avg merit award
$26,665
Net price after avg need aid
$13,896
Rice/Baylor meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Rice/Baylor's AP Policy
Rice University awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. The amount of credit varies by exam.
Min score
4
Credit cap
-1 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankVery Important
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresVery Important
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world.
Distilled Themes
Unparalleled excellence in teaching and researchPersonalized scaleHumanity for the good of humankindInterdisciplinary connectednessConfront and address challenging issues facing our world (health, sustainable futures, thriving urban communities)
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Rice is looking for students who have challenged themselves with the most rigorous courses available to them and have excelled.
- 02They value students who have demonstrated a deep and genuine intellectual curiosity, and who have a clear sense of purpose.
- 03Rice wants to see a student who has already started to make a positive impact on their community, and who is likely to continue to do so.
- 04They are looking for students with strong personal qualities, such as leadership, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a consistent record of academic excellence in a challenging curriculum.
- 02Show genuine intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
- 03Highlight meaningful and sustained involvement in a few extracurricular activities, rather than a long list of superficial ones.
- 04Craft a compelling and authentic application essay that reveals your character, values, and aspirations.
- 05Secure strong letters of recommendation from teachers who know you well and can speak to your academic and personal strengths.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A transcript that shows a lack of academic rigor or a downward trend in grades
- Generic or poorly written essays that do not reflect your authentic voice and personality
- A list of extracurricular activities that appear to be chosen for the sake of resume-building rather than genuine interest
- Letters of recommendation that are lukewarm or do not provide specific examples of your strengths
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Computer and Information SciencesEconomicsBiology/Biological SciencesPsychologyMechanical EngineeringBiomedical/BioengineeringEnvironmental Engineering
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
The Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program has been discontinued and is no longer accepting applications.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Not offered
—
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Regular Decision
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Rice considers applicant interest, but the Rice/Baylor BS/MD program is discontinued. This analysis is for Rice University's general admissions.
What they watch
- Virtual info session
- Optional interview
Coach action
Attend a virtual session and sign up for an alumni interview to demonstrate interest in Rice University.
Provenance