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Master of Genetic Counseling

Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees for the Master of Genetic Counseling program are approved by the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust in April of each year.

Tuition & Fee Policies

Policies related to tuition and fees are located in the VUSM Catalog. These policies include payment of tuition and fees, refund of tuition, late payment of fees, financial clearance, activities and student services fees, professional liability insurance, disability insurance, student health insurance, student health service fees, verification fees, transcript fees, and financial assistance.

Cost of Attendance

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 cost of attendance for students in year 1 and 2 has been redistributed to reflect the distribution of credit hours with more credit hours completed in year 1. Prior to 25-26, the cost was divided evenly between the two years. The Board of Trust meets to approve tuition and fees costs in April 2026. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

  • Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027

    MGC: Year 1 (12 months)MGC: Year 2 (9 months)
    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
    Tuition$60,145$40,096
    Student Services Fee$812$694
    Student Health Fee$1039$906
    Yr 1 Transcript Fee$100
    Indirect Costs
    Books/Supplies$750$500
    Housing$21,504$16,128
    Food$10,284$7,714
    *Personal$8,216$6,162
    Transportation$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    **Loan Fees$216$1,044
    Total Cost of Attendance$106,101$74,770

  • Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026

    1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		2nd Year
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
    Tuition$58,392$46,660
    Student Services Fee*$791$676
    Student Health Fee*$1,012$882
    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$2,035$1,526
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$1,191$794
    Total Cost of Attendance$104,744$82,643

*Student Services Fees are charged at $338 for fall and spring semesters, and $115 for summer semester.
*Student Health Fees are charged at $441 for fall and for spring semesters, and $130 for summer semester.
** 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.

Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

  • Expected Bill for 2026-2027

    FallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$24,058$24,058$12,029
    Tuition - Year 2$20,048$20,048
    Student Health Insurance ‡$2,122$2,122
    International Student Health Insurance ‡$2,242$2,242
    Student Services Fee ‡$347$347$118
    Student Health Fee ‡$453$453$133
    Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)$100

  • Expected Bill for 2025-2026

    FallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$23,357$23,357$11,678
    Tuition - Year 2$24,330$24,330
    Student Health Insurance ‡$2,037$2,037
    International Student Health Insurance ‡$2,157$2,157
    Student Services Fee ‡$338$338$115
    Student Health Fee ‡$441$441$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 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

Learn How to Apply for Financial Aid

Students in the Master of Genetic Counseling program are eligible for financial aid through federal student loans.

Learn More About Financial Aid

Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid

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