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MD · Nashville, TN · private · applies through AMCAS

Meharry Medical College

Known as Meharry

LCME: Full, on probationWebsiteAdmissions page[email protected](615) 327-6998
—MCAT
—GPA
115Class size
11%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$65Secondary fee
—Secondary deadline
$59,250Tuition + fees, in state
$59,250Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: NoCommunity college: NoOnline courses: NoPass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required3NoNoNoNoNoOne semester of Biochemistry. If course is taken at the community college level, applicant should ensure that content is directed toward students who are expected to complete further health sciences study.
Biology
BIOL
Required8YesNoNoNoNoGeneral Biology 1 and 2 course sequence. Zoology is an acceptable substitute.
Chemistry
CHEM
Required16YesNoNoNoNoGeneral Chemistry 1 and 2 course sequence. Inorganic Chemistry 1 and 2 are an acceptable substitute. Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 course sequence is also required.
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required6NoNoNoNoNoEnglish 101 and 102 (or equivalent) course sequence. If applicant does not complete a graded 101 and 102 sequence (or equivalent), this prerequisite must be fulfilled with writingintensive course from the ENGLISH discipline. Writing intensive courses from other disciplines are generally not considered.
Physics
PHYS
Required8YesNoNoNoNoGeneral Physics 1 and 2 course sequence. Calculus-based Physics is recommended to best ensure content aligns with expectations for preparation.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: NoAccelerated: YesSupplemental: No

For applicants that are submitting coursework completed at a community college, the coursework will be considered if it meets the following criteria: Coursework was delivered and completed in an “in-person” format. Coursework was completed at a regionally accredited institution. Coursework demonstrates a level of academic rigor appropriate for students looking to complete advanced study in the sciences.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

https://home.mmc.edu/admissions/school-of-medicine/

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes n/a
Canadian applicants
Yes Bachelor's degree must be from a US or Canadian institution
International applicants
Yes Bachelor's degree must be from a US or Canadian institution
DACA applicants
Yes N/A
DACA details
N/A

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-one
Format
Candidates have the opportunity to interview with members of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee which includes but is not limited to School of Medicine faculty, alumni, and current medical students.
Invitations sent
July 1st
Typical interview day
Candidates have the opportunity to interview with members of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee which includes but is not limited to School of Medicine faculty, alumni, and current medical students.
Regional interviews
not available.
Video interviews
Yes
School's admissions page says
Virtual: a traditional faculty interview (30-45 minutes), breakout interviews with a situational prompt (about 10 minutes) and a student group interview (30 minutes).

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Required source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA —
AAMC PREview
Not used "We are not using PREview scores in the admissions" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
September 2023

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$65
Fee waiver available
Not stated
Deadline
Who receives it
Eligible applicants are invited to complete the secondary application.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
50-60
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
The waitlist is ranked by the Admissions Committee. As students decline offers of admissions, the Office of Admissions & Recruitment contacts students from the waitlist.
Deposit required
Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
Deposit due
April 30, 2026
Refundable / applied to tuition
Yes Yes

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$59,250$59,250
Health insurance$5,737$5,737
Total cost of attendance, year 1$106,566$106,566

93% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $248,493.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
7,949 (4% in-state)
Matriculants
115 (11.3% in-state, 88.7% out-of-state; 47% women)
Applications per seat
69

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class

Matriculated
115

Source: the school's published class profile, retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

No Contact Name: Dr. Theodora Pinnock, Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Admis Phone Number: 6153276057 Email Address: [email protected] Website:

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

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. The School of Medicine is dedicated to the educational, intellectual, professional, and personal development of a diverse group of exceptional students, faculty, residents, and staff who are deeply committed to the study and practice of medicine. These are our core values: accountability with transparency; equity with inclusion; respect with collegiality; service with compassion; and integrity without exception.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

Website moved from mmc.edu to meharry.edu. No GPA/MCAT class statistics are published; FAQ states 'The class is size 115' (school page: around 115 new medical students each year). Prerequisites page: a 3.5-4.0 GPA in premedical courses is recommended to be competitive; MCAT within three years, exams after December 15 considered at the committee's discretion. CASPer scores expected of medical applicants. $65 supplemental (secondary) application fee per the FAQ; supplemental application by invitation only.

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