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MS in Applied Clinical Informatics

Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees for the Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics program are approved by the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust in April of each year.

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 2026-2027

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 will approve tuition and fee costs in April 2026. Health insurance costs still have not been approved.

 

  • Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027

    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*$212$142
    Student Health Fee*$400$267
    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$0$0
    Laptop Allowance$1,000
    Loan Fees***$216$1,044
    Total Cost of Attendance$96,862$47,439

  • Expected Bill at Vanderbilt 2026-2027

    FallSpringSummer
    Tuition - Year 1$18,060$18,060$18,060
    Tuition - Year 2$7,741$7,741
    Student Health Insurance ‡$2,122$2,122
    International Student Health Insurance ‡$2,242$2,242
    Student Services Fee ‡$71$71$70
    Student Health Fee ‡$134$133$133
    Transcript Fee ‡ (new students)$100

*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.

Estimated Costs for 2025-2026

  • Estimated 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$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

  • Expected Bill at Vanderbilt 2025-2026

    FallSpringSummer
    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.