Overview
Founded in 1782, Harvard Medical School is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in the United States. It has produced numerous Nobel laureates and groundbreaking discoveries in fields ranging from genetics to organ transplantation, and it maintains affiliations with leading teaching hospitals including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. HMS is consistently ranked among the top medical schools globally for both research and primary care training.
At a Glance
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Founded | 1782 |
| Total students | 1,700 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 1:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 3% |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $68,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,000 |
| Room & board | $18,000 |
| Average financial aid | $45,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 75% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Regular deadline | October 22 |
Top Programs
- MD Program
- MD-PhD Program
- Health Sciences and Technology
- Immunology
- Genetics
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.