Overview
Founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College, Meharry Medical College was established to educate freed slaves and their descendants in medicine, becoming one of the first medical schools in the South for Black Americans. It became independent in 1915 and has since grown into a leading historically Black graduate health sciences institution, renowned for producing a substantial share of the nation's African American physicians, dentists, and biomedical scientists. Meharry's mission emphasizes health equity, community-based medicine, and service to underserved populations, and it maintains close ties with Nashville General Hospital and other clinical partners.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Total students | 800 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $180,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $41,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $35,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | December 15 |
Top Programs
- Medicine (M.D.)
- Dentistry (D.D.S.)
- Public Health
- Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)
- Physician Assistant Studies
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.