MIS Cost of Attendance

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.

Estimated Costs for 2026-2027

Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027

	1st Year Fall / Spring / Summer (12 months)
Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
Tuition - Year 1	$56,825
Student Services Fee	$812
Student Health Fee	$1,039
Transcript Fee (new students)	$100
Indirect Costs
Books / Supplies	$750
Housing	$21,504
Food	$10,284
Personal Total**	$8,216
Transportation	$2,035
Laptop Allowance	$1,000
Loan Fees***	$216
Total Cost of Attendance	$102,781

Expected Bill from Vanderbilt for 2026-2027

	Fall	Spring	Summer
Tuition - Year 1	$22,730	$22,730	$11,365
Student Health Insurance	$2,037	$2,037
International Student Health Insurance	$2,157	$2,157
Student Services Fee	$347	$347	$118
Student Health Fee	$453	$453	$133
Transcript Fee (new students)	$100

Costs for 2025-2026

Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026

	1st Year Fall / Spring / Summer (12 months)
Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt
Tuition	$55,170
Student Services Fee*	$791
Student Health Fee*	$1,012
Year 1 Transcript Fee	$100
Indirect Costs
Books / Supplies	$750
Housing	$21,373
Food	$9,984
Personal Total**	$8,116
Transportation	$2,035
Laptop Allowance	$1,000
Loan Fees***	$1,191
Total Cost of Attendance	$101,522

*Student Services Fees are charged at $339 for the fall semester, $338 for the spring semester, and $115 for the summer semester.

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

** Personal includes an 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.

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 Imaging Science 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.