Admissions and Aid

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Offering graduate and professional education programs, available online and in-person.

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Preparing leaders in medicine, dentistry, global health, computational sciences and biomedical science who are dedicated to the elimination of health disparities.

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Welcome to Meharry Medical College Office of Admissions and Recruitment! Meharry Medical College is the largest, private, historically black institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to educating health care professionals and biomedical scientists. Located within minutes from downtown Nashville, the college serves approximately 1200 students each year in its Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Graduate Studies and Research, Applied Computational Sciences and Global Health.

The mission of Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services, and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements and procedures vary for each school. Applicants should refer to the requirements for the school they wish to attend.

About Meharry Admissions

The Office of Admissions & Recruitment provides information about the college and the admission process. We also serve as staff and consultants to the committees on admission for the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies.

The Committee on Admissions of the respective school selects students for admission to Meharry Medical College, and each applicant must meet the specific requirements of the school to which admission is sought.

Due to the competitive nature of the admissions process, all applications are considered based on a holistic review process.

We encourage all interested applicants to submit their application and materials as early as possible and well in advance of deadlines.

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Management helps students with financing their graduate and health professional educational opportunities. Explore the resources available to help make your Meharry education affordable.

International Students

Meharry Medical College’s International Services supports, and enhances the international students’, scholars,’ and families’ academic, cultural, and social integration at Meharry Medical College. Our office advises on and facilitates compliance with United States immigration regulations. 