Guide to the Cost of Medical School

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Medical School Tuition Cost
Private Medical School
Private medical school tuition can range from $0 to $68,788 per year for some students The average cost of tuition at U.S. private medical schools is $55,399 for residents and $56,868 for nonresidents in their first year of study
Public Medical School
Public medical school tuition can range from $0 to $87,150 per year for some students The average cost of tuition at U.S. public medical schools is $33,384 for residents and $56,136 for nonresidents in their first year of study
Resident
The average cost of public medical school tuition for in-state residents is $33,384 The average cost of private medical school tuition for in-state residents is $55,399
Nonresident
The average cost of public medical school tuition for out-of-state residents is $56,136 The average cost of private medical school tuition for out-of-state residents is $56,868
Average Cost of the Top 10 Medical Schools in the US
Most Expensive Medical Schools in the US
Stanford University School of Medicine: The Stanford School of Medicine’s tuition for the 2022–23 school year is $84,996 for students enrolling in the autumn, winter, spring, and summer quarters. That amounts to $21,249 per quarter. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania: Penn Medicine’s tuition and fees for the 2022–23 school year is $69,263. Harvard Medical School: Harvard’s tuition for the 2022–23 school year is $67,610 for most of its med school students, and mandatory fees range from $1,376 to $1,901 depending on year of study.
Other Costs of Medical School
Room and Board
Books and Supplies
Fees
Average Total Cost of Medical School
Strategies for Paying for Med School
Medical School Student Loans
Financial Aid
Scholarships for Medical School
Refinancing Undergraduate Student Loans
Student Loan Refinancing Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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