San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

Caguas, Puerto RicoMD Official website

MCAT499AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.57AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size692025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$35,000One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

We are committed to educating a diverse generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, values and competence to pursue career options in medicine, deliver high quality care, and conduct clinical research. The school’s special interest is centered on community health, conducting research on translational community medicine, and on graduating physicians who are responsive to the health needs of underserved and medically vulnerable populations.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Admissions OfficeCaguas, PR 00726 USA
(787) 743-3038
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$35,000
Out of state$45,000
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$69,762
Out of state$82,762
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$157,285
Students receiving aid
74%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$4,606
Out of state
$4,606
After graduation
Earnings, 1 year out
$57,433

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, . They must meet the same admission requirements as in-state applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Canadian applicants are considered international students. They must meet the same admission requirements as international applicants
International ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Accepted international applicants must have an F-1 visa. Academic transcripts must be validated trough a Certified USA Education Service. They must provide evidence to finance M.D. education.
DACA Status ApplicantsConditionsConditional, They must meet the same admission requirements as international applicants
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesNoNot accepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkNoNot accepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

Only general english and spanish are accepted from an accredited community college

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

22.5applications per seat2025-2026
1,553applications received2025-2026
32%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    January 25, 2027
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Applicants that complies with admission prerequisites
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    December 15, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    Interview invitations will be sent in October 2026, and interviews will begin in November 2026.
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • AnthropologyThis course is part of the required 9 credits in behavioral and social sciences coursework. Courses in economics or political science are also accepted3Required
  • Biochemistry3Recommended
  • BiologyGeneral Biology I and IILab8Required
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I and IILab8Required
  • Literature9Required
  • PhysicsGeneral physics I and IILab8Required
  • PsychologyThis course is part of the required 9 credits in behavioral and social sciences coursework. Courses in economics or political science are also accepted3Required
  • SociologyThis course is part of the required 9 credits in behavioral and social sciences coursework. Courses in economics or political science are also accepted3Required

Interview

MMIHeld: in person
Video interview

Remote (virtual) MMI interview can be offered under specific circumstances

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are available

How the school describes it

Four (4) in-person Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) stations and a one-to-one personal interview constitutes the San Juan Bautista format of interview.

Invitations

Interview invitations will be sent in October 2026, and interviews will begin in November 2026.

A typical interview day

After the interview sessions , applicants are given the opportunity to visit the campus and to talk informally with students.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
it varies
Waitlist offers
10

Waiting list is granted until a position opens after an accepted student withdraws or delays matriculation. A ranking is generated by the admissions committee based on both academic and non-academic

Sources

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