Master of Education of the Deaf (MDE) Cost of Attendance
Estimated Costs for 2023-2024
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. Official costs, except for health insurance, were approved by the Board of Trust in April.
| Year 1 Fall / Spring / Summer (12 months) | Year 2 (if 2-year program) Fall/Spring (9 months) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition | $45,924 | $30,616 |
| Student Services Fee* | $714 | $610 |
| Student Health Fee* | $888 | $774 |
| Year 1 Transcript Fee | $100 | |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Books / Supplies | $750 | $500 |
| Housing | $20,749 | $15,562 |
| Food | $9,493 | $7,120 |
| Personal Total** | $7,615 | $5,712 |
| Transportation | $2,035 | $1,526 |
| Laptop Allowance | $1,000 | |
| Loan Fees*** | $897 | $598 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $90,165 | $63,018 |
*Student Services Fees are charged at $305 for fall and for spring semesters, and $104 for summer semester.
*Student Health Fees are charged at $387 for fall and for spring semesters, and $114 for summer semester.
** Personal includes allowance of $293/month for health insurance.
*** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.
| Expected Bill at Vanderbilt | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12 months) | $15,308 | $15,308 | $15,308 |
| Tuition (9 months) | $15,308 | $15,308 | |
| Student Health Insurance ‡ | $1,746 | $1,745 | |
| Student Services Fee ‡ | $305 | $305 | $104 |
| Student Health Fee ‡ | $387 | $387 | $114 |
| 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 15, 2023.
Student Services Fee
- This fee support 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 (vanderbilt.edu/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 transcript and diploma requests from the Office of the University Registrar (registrar.vanderbilt.edu).
- The one-time fee is charged to first-time Vanderbilt students at the beginning of the first term of the first year.
Costs for 2022-2023
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 day-care costs may be added with documentation. Modest annual increases can be expected.
| Year 1 Fall / Spring / Summer (12 months) | Year 2 (if 2-year program) Fall/Spring (9 months) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition | $44,586 | $29,724 |
| Student Services Fee* | $681 | $582 |
| Student Health Fee* | $846 | $738 |
| Year 1 Transcript Fee | $100 | |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Books / Supplies | $750 | $500 |
| Rent / Utilities | $17,214 | $12,910 |
| Meals | $8,750 | $6,562 |
| Personal Total** | $7,486 | $5,614 |
| Transportation | $2,035 | $1,526 |
| Loan Fees*** | $891 | $594 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $83,339 | $58,750 |
*Student Services Fees are charged at $291 for fall and spring semesters, and $99 for summer semester. Student Health Fees are charged at $369 for fall and spring semesters, and $108 for summer semester.
** Personal includes allowance of $291/month for health insurance.
*** Loan Fees are based on average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.
| Expected Bill at Vanderbilt | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12 months) | $14,862 | $14,862 | $14,862 |
| Tuition (9 months) | $14,862 | $14,862 | |
| Student Health Insurance ‡ | $1,746 | $1,745 | |
| Student Services Fee ‡ | $291 | $291 | $99 |
| Student Health Fee ‡ | $369 | $369 | $108 |
| Transcript Fee ‡ (new students) | $100 |
‡Explanation of Fees
Student Health Insurance Fee
- This fee covers the cost of the Student Injury and Sickness 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.
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 (vanderbilt.edu/student_handbook).
- The annual fee is charged to the student’s account in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Transcript Fee
- This fee covers lifetime access to electronic transcript and diploma requests from the Office of the University Registrar (registrar.vanderbilt.edu).
- The one-time fee is charged to first-time Vanderbilt students at the beginning of the fall semester of the first year.