Hearing and Speech Sciences

Hearing & Speech Sciences Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees for the Hearing and Speech Sciences programs are approved by the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust in April of each year.

Tuition and Fee Policies

For the most current and detailed information, please refer to Vanderbilt University's official Student Accounts page.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

    Direct Costs Paid to VanderbiltYear 1
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		Year 2-3
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		Year 4
    Fall / Spring9
    (9 months)
    Tuition$48,720$48,720$9,648
    Student Services Fee*$791$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$750$500
    Housing$21,373$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$95,072$93,972$43,631

    *Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for the fall and spring semesters, and $115 for summer semester.
    *Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and spring semesters, and $130 for summer semester.
    ** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

  • Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE)

    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		Year 2 (if 2-year program)
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Tuition$47,301$31,534
    Student Services Fee*$758$648
    Student Health Fee*$968$844
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,120$15,840
    Food$9,760$7,320
    Personal Total**$8,115$6,086
    Transportation$2,040$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,246$831
    Total Cost of Attendance$93,158$65,129

    *Student Services Fees are charged at $324 for fall and spring semesters, and $110 for summer semester.
    *Student Health Fees are charged at $422 for fall and spring semesters, and $124 for summer semester.
    ** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

  • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

    Direct Costs Paid to VanderbiltYear 1
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		Year 2^
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		Year 2^
    Fall / Spring9
    (9 months)
    Tuition$48,720$48,720$32,480
    Student Services Fee*$791$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$1,012$882
    Year 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books / Supplies$750$750$500
    Housing$21,373$21,373$16,030
    Food$9,984$9,984$7,488
    Personal Total**$8,116$8,116$6,087
    Transportation$2,035$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$95,072$93,972$66,463

    *Students without an undergraduate background in communication sciences and disorders attend 12 months in Year 2. Students with an undergraduate background in communication sciences and disorders attend 9 months in Year 2.
    *Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for the fall and spring semesters, and $115 for summer semester.
    *Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and for spring semesters, and $130 for summer semester.
    ** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
    *** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year

Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025

View each program’s costs for 2024-2025:

Estimated Bill at Vanderbilt

  • Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition (Years 1-3)$16,240$16,240$16,240
    Tuition (Year 4)$4,824$4,824
    Student Health Insurance ‡$2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance ‡$2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee ‡$338$338$115
    Student Health Fee ‡$441$441$130
    Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)$100

  • Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition (12 months)$15,767$15,767$15,767
    Tuition (9 months)$15,767$15,767
    Student Health Insurance ‡$1,959$1,959
    International Student Health Insurance ‡$2,079$2,079
    Student Services Fee ‡$324$324$110
    Student Health Fee ‡$422$422$124
    Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)$100

  • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

    Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
    Tuition (12 months)$16,240$16,240$16,240
    Tuition (9 months)$16,240$16,240
    Student Health Insurance ‡$2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance ‡$2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee ‡$338$338$115
    Student Health Fee ‡$441$441$130
    Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)$100

Explanation of Fees

  • Student Health Insurance Fee

    Charged annually in two installments but may be waived with comparable coverage. Visit the Student Health Center site for more information.

  • Student Services Fee

    Supports events and recreation via the Wellness Center and is charged each term. Details: Vanderbilt Student Handbook.

  • Student Health Fee

    Provides enhanced support for the University Counseling Center, the Office of Student Health and the Office of Student Care Coordination.

  • Transcript Fee

    Covers lifetime access to electronic transcript and diploma requests from the Office of University Registrar.

Learn How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students in VUSM Hearing and Speech Sciences professional degree programs are eligible for student loans.

Learn More About Financial Aid

Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid

Have questions about financial aid options? Reach out to medfinaid@vanderbilt.edu. For questions about tuition or billing, contact Vanderbilt Student Accounts.