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Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health Program | Tuition and Funding

The Vanderbilt MPH is a full-time, two-year program spanning five terms. The program may also be completed on a part-time basis over three or four years. Learn about tuition, payment timelines and funding opportunities to support your journey.

Estimated Costs for 2026-2027

The cost of attendance for the Vanderbilt MPH Program is determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and reflects reasonable, full-time enrollment expenses with modest annual increases. Students with extenuating circumstances, including dependent child-care needs, may request adjustments by providing documentation to the Office of Enrollment Services. Costs are based on full-time enrollment and will be prorated for part-time or single-term students.

Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
Fall / Spring / Summer
(12 months)		2nd Year
Fall / Spring
(9 months)
Tuition$48,156$24,798
Student Services Fee* $812 $694
Student Health Fee* $1,039 $906
Year 1 Transcript Fee $100
Indirect Costs
Books / Supplies $750 $500
Housing$21,504$16,128
Food$10,284 $7,714
Personal Total* $8,216 $6,162
Transportation $2,035 $1,526
Laptop Allowance $1,000
Loan Fees* $216 $1,044
Total Cost of Attendance$94,112$59,472

Expected Bill at Vanderbilt

Expected Bill at VanderbiltFallSpringSummer
Tuition - Year 1$16,534$16,534$16,534
Tuition - Year 2$12,399$12,399
Student Health Insurance ‡ $2,037 $2,037
International Student Insurance ‡ $2,157 $2,157
Student Services Fee ‡ $347 $347 $118
Student Health Fee ‡ $453 $453 $133
Transcript Fee ‡ (new students) $100

  • Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026

    Direct Costs Paid to Vanderbilt1st Year
    Fall / Spring / Summer
    (12 months)    		2nd Year
    Fall / Spring
    (9 months)
    Tuition$48,156$24,076
    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$94,508$58,059

  • Explanation of Student Fees

    Student Health Insurance Fee

    • Covers the cost of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered through Vanderbilt University.
    • Charged to the student’s account in both the fall and spring terms.
    • Waived for students who have coverage through a comparable plan. The student must submit the online waiver form by August 1.

    Student Service Fees

    Provide financial support for student co-curricular interests, organizations, events, and programs as well as student support services and resources. This mandatory fee is charged to all students. For more information, see the student handbook.

    Student Health Fee

    • Used to expand resources and services in support of student health wellbeing. It is a mandatory fee. Find more information on the Student Care Network website.

    Transcript fee

    • Assessed during the first semester at Vanderbilt. There is no additional fee for a transcript beyond this one-time fee.
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Funding Resources

Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid

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