Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
#32 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#38 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1874, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashville, TN.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is ranked 32nd in Lowest Acceptance Rate and 38th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Vanderbilt University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is $68,530 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is 1.45% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 441 medical school students have enrolled to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is $68,530. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Vanderbilt University School of Medicine's tuition is 4.70% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.7% higher than average tuition of Tennessee medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University is $63,946. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $56,128.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $32,281 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $7,615.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $68,530 |
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U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
Tennessee Private Medical School Average | $66,109 |
Living Costs | $32,281 |
Miscellaneous expenses | $7,615 |
Books & Supplies | $500 |
Undergraduate Program | $63,946 |
Graduate Program | $56,128 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is $407,468 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
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Tuition & Fees | $66,509 | $67,054 | $67,054 | $72,467 | $273,084 |
Room & Board / transportation | $26,160 | $25,663 | $27,996 | $23,330 | $103,149 |
Books & Supplies | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $2,000 |
Miscellaneous Expenses | $7,488 | $8,019 | $7,488 | $6,240 | $29,235 |
COA | $100,657 | $101,236 | $103,038 | $102,537 | $407,468 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is 1.45% where 6,537 applicants have applied to and 95 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Vanderbilt School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
Total | Residency | Gender | |||
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Tennessee | Other State | Men | Women | ||
Applicants | 6,537 | 294 (4.5%) |
6,243 (95.5%) |
3,164 (48.4%) |
3,347 (51.2%) |
Enrolled | 95 | 10 (10.5%) |
85 (89.5%) |
45 (47.4%) |
50 (52.6%) |
Acceptance Rate | 1.45% | 3.38% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 1.49% |
U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
Tennessee Medical Schools | 2.90% | 11.35% | 0.99% | 3.15% | 2.73% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 95 first-time students have enrolled in Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.By residency, 10.5% of new students is Tennessee residents and 89.5% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 52.6% of enrolled students is women and 47.4% is men students.
A total of 441 students have enrolled to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 209 male and 232 female students at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
2024 | |
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Total Enrollment | 441 |
Men Students | 209 |
Women Students | 232 |
First-time Students | 95 |