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
Medical researchers work in the smallest units of life — cells, molecules, data. Yet every discovery carries a bigger question: How could this actually help patients? At Meharry Medical College, where researchers are pushing ahead in precision medicine, that question doesn’t end with publication. Between the labs and the lives waiting for results lies […]
Dean Encourages Next Generation of Physician Leaders March 20, 2026 – The 2026 Residency Match Results ceremony took place on Friday, March 20 at The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College. For medical students who matched, the Class of 2026 saw a 92% match rate. “Match Day represents […]
LOMA LINDA, Calif. — March 25, 2026 — Today, the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, in partnership with Loma Linda University Health, launched the Health Assessments and Rapid Transformation (HEART) Initiative in San Bernardino County, California. The five-year initiative aims to reduce cardiovascular disease by building community-based […]