MSACI Cost of Attendance

Tuition & Fee Policies

MS-ACI Program tuition and fees are paid prior to each academic term (Year 1: Fall, Spring, Summer; Year 2: Fall, Spring). There is no part-time status. Rates are set annually by the Board of Trust (subject to change without notice).

Fees for the online MS in clinical informatics program include those related to transcripts, student services, and health insurance. The health insurance fee may be waived; find out more about the health insurance fee.

Estimated Costs for 2025-2026

The following expenses represent the amounts established by the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Financial Aid as reasonable costs for attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. It is expected that most students can live within these costs. Students with extenuating circumstances may reach out to the Office of Enrollment Services with documentation and exceptions. Dependent child daycare costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected. The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment. The Board of Trust approved tuition and fee costs in April 2025. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

	1st Year Fall / Spring / Summer (12 months)	2nd Year Fall / Spring (9 months)
Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
Tuition	$54,180	$15,482
Student Services Fee*	$207	$138
Student Health Fee*	$390	$260
Year 1 Transcript Fee	$100
Indirect Costs
Books / Supplies	$750	$500
Housing	$21,373	$16,030
Food	$9,984	$7,488
Personal Total**	$8,116	$6,087
Transportation	$0	$0
Laptop Allowance	$1,000
Loan Fees***	$1,191	$794
Total Cost of Attendance	$97,291	$46,779

*Student Services Fees are charged at $69 for fall, spring, and summer semesters.

*Student Health Fees are charged at $130 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees will receive a scholarship waiver to cover the cost of these fees.

** Personal includes allowance of $331/month for health insurance.
*** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.

Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025

View the Costs for 2024-2025

Estimated Bill at Vanderbilt

	Fall	Spring	Summer
Tuition - Year 1	$18,060	$18,060	$18,060
Tuition - Year 2	$7,741	$7,741
Student Health Insurance ‡	$2,037	$2,037
International Student Health Insurance ‡	$2,157	$2,157
Student Services Fee ‡	$69	$69	$69
Student Health Fee ‡	$130	$130	$130
Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)	$100

Explanation of Fees

Student Health Insurance Fee

This fee covers the cost of the Student Health Insurance Plan offered through Vanderbilt University.
The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in two installments in the fall and spring terms.
This fee may be waived for students who have coverage through a comparable plan. Visit the Student Health Center website to learn more about waiving coverage beginning on June 17, 2025.
Student Services Fee

This fee supports co-curricular interests and events as well as recreational programs administered through the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Additional information can be found in the Vanderbilt University Student Handbook. The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in the fall, spring and summer terms.
Student Health Fee

This fee provides enhanced support for the University Counseling Center, the Office of Student Health and the Office of Student Care Coordination. The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in the fall, spring and summer terms.
Transcript Fee

This fee covers lifetime access to electronic transcripts and diploma requests from the Office of the University Registrar. The one-time fee is charged to first-time Vanderbilt students at the beginning of the first term of the first year.

Learn How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students in the Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics program are eligible for financial aid through the Federal Direct Student Loan Program.

Learn More About Financial Aid

Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid

Have questions about MSACI financial aid options? Reach out to medfinaid@vanderbilt.edu. For questions about tuition or billing, contact Vanderbilt Student Accounts.