Admissions and Aid

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Our Programs

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

5 Schools, One Mission

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

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.  

Admitted Students

After you have been admitted to Meharry, find helpful information about important next steps. 

Important Dates

Discover your road to achievement

Explore the many avenues for your graduate or professional education at Meharry.

News Feed

One of Meharry’s most esteemed icons, Frank Spencer Royal Sr., M.D. ’68—Chairman Emeritus of Meharry’s Board of Trustees spanning 30 years—passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.
“As we create technologies that impact Americans, it’s critical that policies and legislation reflect the ability for the population to benefit.”

The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grant is the second largest award received by Meharry’s School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS) will soon develop three short-term certificates in AI, cybersecurity and bioinformatics thanks to a $ 2 million Department of Education grant – Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. The four-year grant funds the “Meharry FutureTech” program. This initiative will launch three 12 to 15 week, nine-credit-hour graduate certificates: AI and data analytics for health systems; cybersecurity for health and medical data; and bioinformatics and genomics data foundations. “These online certificates will include advising, tutoring, and support […]