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Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee 37208

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Private urban college in Nashville

Meharry Medical College is a private urban institution in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1876
Motto
Worship of God through Service to Mankind
Type
Private historically black medical school

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Meharry Medical College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (8)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Central Tennessee College (CTC), with Meharry Medical College inset in top right corner, 1895.
  • •Meharry Medical College was one of six medical institutions established between the years of 1876 and 1900 in the state of Tennessee.
  • •These schools were founded after the end of the Civil War when slaves had been freed.
  • •" Students at Central Tennessee College (CTC) approached the college president about setting up a medical school in 1875.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville8 mi
BHM Birmingham180 mi
MEM Memphis194 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA943 mi · ~27h 15m drive
New York, NY760 mi · ~21h 57m drive
Hartford, CT851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Providence, RI913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Albany, NY827 mi · ~23h 53m drive
Syracuse, NY739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Rochester, NY687 mi · ~19h 51m drive
Buffalo, NY627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Philadelphia, PA685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Pittsburgh, PA473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Harrisburg, PA608 mi · ~17h 34m drive
Newark, NJ752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
Washington, DC567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Baltimore, MD597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
Atlanta, GA216 mi · ~6h 14m drive
Charlotte, NC341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Raleigh, NC457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Miami, FL818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
Orlando, FL615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Tampa, FL622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Nashville, TN1 mi · ~2 min drive
New Orleans, LA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Richmond, VA527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Chicago, IL397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Detroit, MI471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Minneapolis, MN696 mi · ~20h 6m drive
St. Louis, MO252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Kansas City, MO471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Indianapolis, IN251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Columbus, OH334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Cleveland, OH460 mi · ~13h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI478 mi · ~13h 49m drive
Dallas, TX615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Houston, TX664 mi · ~19h 11m drive
Austin, TX751 mi · ~21h 42m drive
San Antonio, TX822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
Los Angeles, CA1775 mi · ~51h 17m drive
San Francisco, CA1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive
San Diego, CA1739 mi · ~50h 14m drive
Seattle, WA1969 mi · ~56h 53m drive
Portland, OR1964 mi · ~56h 44m drive
Denver, CO1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Phoenix, AZ1442 mi · ~41h 39m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1389 mi · ~40h 8m drive
Honolulu, HI4332 mi · ~125h 9m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Nashville (BNA)8 miles
Rental car
12 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
16 min$10-16
Birmingham (BHM)180 miles
Rental car
270 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
360 min$216-360

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