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
Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital hosted Nashville Walks for Peace Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing physicians, medical students, first responders, families and community members together for a 5K race and 2-mile walk focused on preventing gun violence and promoting safer communities. Nashville was one of 10 cities to participate […]
Under the leadership of Dr. Lynn Todman, Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Health at the School of Global Health, the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church has awarded Meharry’s School of Global Health (SGH) a $250,000 planning grant to advance maternal mental health during the postpartum […]
Nashville, TN — September 10, 2026 – Meharry Medical College is proud to announce Dr. Alfredo G. Torres has been named the recipient of the 2027 William A. Hinton Award for Advancement of a Diverse Community of Microbiologists. Torres, vice president and professor of Faculty Affairs and Development Department of […]