Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College was founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College. It is a private, historically black college located in Nashville, Tennessee. Meharry Medical College is a graduate and professional institute master’s and doctorate degrees in programs related to healthcare and medicine related areas. The college has the following schools:

• Center for Educational Development and Support Services
• School of Dentistry
• School of Graduate Studies and Research
• School of Medicine

The college has a vibrant student life consisting of a large number of associations. Some of the important ones include the American Association Of Women Dentists, American Medical Student Association, Graduate Student Association, Meharry-Vanderbilt Student Alliance And Ewell Neil Dental Research Society.

Meharry Medical College Highlights

Where Meharry Medical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in medicine.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Meharry Medical College is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Meharry Medical College was 752 in 2007 (752 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 11% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 89%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Meharry Medical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Meharry Medical College provides on-campus housing for 213 of its 752 (full-time) students (as of 2007).