Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
#38 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#39 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1876, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashville, TN.
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is ranked 38th in Lowest Acceptance Rate and 39th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Meharry Medical College School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 504 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 3.58 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is $69,032 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 1.45% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 521 medical school students have enrolled to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is $69,032. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 4.02% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Meharry Medical College School of Medicine's tuition is 4.21% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 4.2% lower than average tuition of Tennessee medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $35,476 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $6,600.
| Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $69,032 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| Tennessee Private Medical School Average | $72,026 |
| Living Costs | $35,476 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $6,600 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,114 |
| Graduate Program | $32,805 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 504. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.58 and it is lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Meharry Medical College School of Medicine | 504 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 511 |
| GPA - Meharry Medical College School of Medicine | 3.58 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 3.78 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is 1.45% where 7,949 applicants have applied to and 115 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Meharry Medical College is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 7,949 | 318 (4.0%) |
7,631 (96.0%) |
2,798 (35.2%) |
5,119 (64.4%) |
| Enrolled | 115 | 13 (11.3%) |
102 (88.7%) |
61 (53.0%) |
54 (47.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.45% | 4.10% | 1.34% | 2.18% | 1.06% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Tennessee Medical Schools | 2.58% | 8.44% | 1.13% | 2.99% | 2.28% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 115 first-time students have enrolled in Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.By residency, 11.3% of new students is Tennessee residents and 88.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 47.0% of enrolled students is women and 53.0% is men students.
A total of 521 students have enrolled to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. By gender, there are 223 male and 298 female students at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 521 |
| Men Students | 223 |
| Women Students | 298 |
| First-time Students | 115 |