Getting into Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine
Boston University's Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine trains at Boston Medical Center — New England's largest safety-net hospital — under a 'Frontline Medicine & Science' identity. No admission odds, just verified facts and how to read them.
Updated September 2026 · 2026–2027 cycle · figures cited to BU (Chobanian & Avedisian)'s official admissions pages
What is BU's mission — and what does it signal?
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine educates learners to provide transformative science and medicine while fostering community well-being.BU Chobanian & Avedisian SOM, on its mission3
BU trains at Boston Medical Center, New England's largest safety-net hospital, and describes itself with a "Frontline Medicine & Science" identity. The school is explicit that it wants students committed to serving marginalized communities — read the mission as a genuine filter, not boilerplate.
What makes BU's curriculum distinctive?
- "Frontline Medicine & Science": an identity that fuses science with health equity and community well-being.3
- Boston Medical Center: early, high-volume clinical exposure at a major safety-net hospital.
- Early clinical and global-health experiences integrated into the curriculum.
What GPA and MCAT does BU look for?
Reading BU's numbers well means noticing they're matriculant figures based on over 3 years of matriculated student data: a mean GPA of 3.76 and a mean MCAT of 517.1 BU also publishes a 10th–90th percentile MCAT range of 512–522, which shows real spread in the class. BU states it uses no cutoffs and does not publish a science GPA. The 138 total includes 5 MD-PhD students.
How does BU review applicants?
BU says it seeks academically talented, curious students committed to serving marginalized communities, reviewed holistically with no cutoffs.3 It accepts a committee letter or three individual letters (up to five; MD-PhD applicants need four).2 CASPer is required (Snapshot/Duet are not).2
What is the BU interview like?
BU interviews virtually by invitation, typically with a randomly assigned faculty member, alongside a remote information session.2 A single faculty conversation rewards a clear, well-connected account of why medicine and why BU's community mission fits you.
How much does BU cost?
BU lists MD tuition of about $74,078 (2026–27).4 That's the tuition line only — fees, insurance, and Boston living costs are on top — so confirm the full cost of attendance and BU's financial aid.
A school that means it about the frontline — bring the commitment, not just the scores.
BU trains at a major safety-net hospital and says plainly it wants students committed to serving marginalized communities. The means with a real MCAT range (a 512 MCAT sits inside the band) show a class with spread, not a bar. Show authentic, sustained service and a reason BU's frontline mission fits you — that's a read on fit, not a prediction of admission; we publish no odds.
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Frequently asked
What GPA and MCAT do you need for BU (Chobanian & Avedisian)?
BU's 2025 entering-class matriculants (based on over 3 years of matriculated student data) posted a mean GPA of 3.76 and a mean MCAT of 517, with a 10th–90th percentile MCAT range of 512–522. BU uses no cutoffs and reviews holistically.
Does BU require the CASPer?
Yes. BU requires the CASPer (Snapshot and Duet are not required). Confirm the current cycle's requirement on BU's official page.
What kind of interview does BU use?
A virtual interview by invitation, typically with a randomly assigned faculty member, plus a remote information session.
What does 'Frontline Medicine & Science' mean at BU?
It's BU's identity fusing science with health equity and community well-being, anchored by training at Boston Medical Center, New England's largest safety-net hospital.
How much is tuition at BU School of Medicine?
BU lists MD tuition of about $74,078 for 2026–27 — tuition only, before fees, insurance, and Boston living costs.
How many letters of recommendation does BU require?
A committee letter or three individual letters (up to five); MD-PhD applicants need four, including a research mentor.
Sources — BU (Chobanian & Avedisian) official pages
- Entering-class means (GPA, MCAT), MCAT 10th–90th percentile range & class size — entered 2025 (selection factors): bumc.bu.edu/camed — selection factors
- Application requirements, prerequisites, letters & CASPer: bumc.bu.edu/camed — requirements
- Mission & "Frontline Medicine & Science" identity: bumc.bu.edu/camed
- Tuition & cost of attendance (2026–27; confirm current figure): bumc.bu.edu/camed — cost of attendance
These are BU (Chobanian & Avedisian)'s own published figures, presented as labeled (means, medians, or ranges) — not cutoffs. Preceptorly is not affiliated with this school and does not represent it. Figures are the school's own most recently published class data and are averages, medians, or ranges as labeled — not cutoffs. No acceptance rate or admission odds are shown or implied; this page does not predict admission. Tuition is the published tuition line only, before fees, insurance, and living costs. Always confirm current requirements and figures on the school's official pages.