Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TennesseeMD Official website

MCAT503AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.46AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1152025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$59,250One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services, and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind. The School of Medicine is dedicated to the educational, intellectual, professional, and personal development of a diverse group of exceptional students, faculty, residents, and staff who are deeply committed to the study and practice of medicine. These are our core values: accountability with transparency; equity with inclusion; respect with collegiality; service with compassion; and integrity without exception.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Director, Admissions and Recruitment1005 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. BoulevardNashville, TN 37208 USA
(615) 327-6998
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$59,250
Out of state$59,250
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$106,566
Out of state$106,566
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$248,493
Students receiving aid
93%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$5,737
Out of state
$5,737

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, n/a
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, Bachelor's degree must be from a US or Canadian institution
International ApplicantsYesYes, Bachelor's degree must be from a US or Canadian institution
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, N/A
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesNoNot accepted
AP creditNoNot accepted
Online courseworkNoNot accepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

For applicants that are submitting coursework completed at a community college, the coursework will be considered if it meets the following criteria: Coursework was delivered and completed in an “in-person” format. Coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution. Coursework demonstrates a level of academic rigor appropriate for students looking to complete advanced study in the sciences.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

69.1applications per seat2025-2026
7,949applications received2025-2026
4%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    September 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $65
    Sent to
    Eligible applicants are invited to complete the secondary application.
  4. Secondary deadlineNot stated by the school
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    July 1st
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryOne semester of Biochemistry. If course is taken at the community college level, applicant should ensure that content is directed toward students who are expected to complete further health sciences study.3Required
  • BiologyGeneral Biology 1 and 2 course sequence. Zoology is an acceptable substitute.Lab8Required
  • ChemistryGeneral Chemistry 1 and 2 course sequence. Inorganic Chemistry 1 and 2 are an acceptable substitute. Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 course sequence is also required.Lab16Required
  • Composition & RhetoricEnglish 101 and 102 (or equivalent) course sequence. If applicant does not complete a graded 101 and 102 sequence (or equivalent), this prerequisite must be fulfilled with writing- intensive course from the ENGLISH discipline. Writing intensive courses from other disciplines are generally not considered.6Required
  • PhysicsGeneral Physics 1 and 2 course sequence. Calculus-based Physics is recommended to best ensure content aligns with expectations for preparation.Lab8Required

Interview

Video interview: Yesnot available
How the school describes it

Candidates have the opportunity to interview with members of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee which includes but is not limited to School of Medicine faculty, alumni, and current medical students.

Invitations

July 1st

A typical interview day

Candidates have the opportunity to interview with members of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee which includes but is not limited to School of Medicine faculty, alumni, and current medical students.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
50-60

The waitlist is ranked by the Admissions Committee. As students decline offers of admissions, the Office of Admissions & Recruitment contacts students from the waitlist.

Sources

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