Tuition & Fee Policies
Policies related to tuition and fees are located in the VUSM Catalog. These policies include payment of tuition and fees, refund of tuition, late payment of fees, financial clearance, activities and student services fees, professional liability insurance, disability insurance, student health insurance, student health service fees, verification fees, transcript fees, and financial assistance.
Estimated Costs for 2025-2026
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 cost of attendance for students in year 1 and 2 has been redistributed to reflect the distribution of credit hours with more credit hours completed in year 1. Prior to 25-26, the cost was divided evenly between the two years. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fees costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.
| 1st Year Fall / Spring / Summer (12 months) | 2nd Year Fall / Spring (9 months) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition | $58,392 | $46,660 |
| Student Services Fee* | $791 | $676 |
| Student Health Fee* | $1,012 | $882 |
| Year 1 Transcript Fee | $100 | |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Books / Supplies | $750 | $500 |
| Housing | $21,373 | $16,030 |
| Food | $9,984 | $7,488 |
| Personal Total** | $8,116 | $6,087 |
| Transportation | $2,035 | $1,526 |
| Laptop Allowance | $1,000 | |
| Loan Fees*** | $1,191 | $794 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $104,744 | $82,643 |
*Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for 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
Estimated Bill at Vanderbilt
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition - Year 1 | $23,357 | $23,357 | $11,678 |
| Tuition - Year 2 | $24,330 | $24,330 | |
| 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
Learn How to Apply for Financial Aid
Students in the Master of Genetic Counseling program are eligible for financial aid through federal student loans.
Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid
Have questions about MIS financial aid options? Reach out to medfinaid@vanderbilt. For questions about tuition or billing, contact Vanderbilt Student Accounts.