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** $8,220 $6,186 Transportation $0 $0 Laptop Allowance $1,000 Loan Fees*** $216 $1,044 Total Cost of Attendance $96,866 $47,463 Expected Bill at Vanderbilt 2026-2027
Fall Spring Summer 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
Fall Spring Summer 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 and important deadlines.
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.