Medical school cost in 2026
Medical school costs $297,745 to $408,150 for four years in 2026, and most people pay about $352,948.
Is your quote fair?
Type the price you were quoted. We compare it to the usual 2026 range of $298,000 to $408,000.
What moves the price
- Public or private school is the biggest factor.
- State residents pay less at public schools.
- Living costs in the school's city change the total.
- Health insurance and fees add each year.
- Scholarships and school aid can lower the price.
What is included
The range is for four years, total cost of attendance. Cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, books, living costs and health insurance as the school estimates them. Application costs, exam fees and travel for interviews are extra.
Median costs, public and private (AAMC, 2025 to 2026)
| Measure | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Four year cost of attendance, class of 2026 | $297,745 | $408,150 |
| First year tuition and fees | $43,648 | $74,661 |
| First year cost of attendance | $75,654 | $106,787 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Med School Coach.
Ways to pay less
- Look at public schools in the home state, where the median cost is lower.
- Ask about need based aid, since some schools cover tuition for lower income families.
- Look at service programs that help pay for school.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Med School Coach: How Much Does It Cost to Attend Medical School?
- DegreeCalc: Cost of Medical School 2026
- BestColleges: How Much Does Medical School Cost?
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Medical school costs $297,745 to $408,150 for four years in 2026, and most people pay about $352,948. Most people pay about $352,948 for four years. The low end is $297,745 and the high end is $408,150.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Public or private school is the biggest factor; State residents pay less at public schools; Living costs in the school's city change the total.
How can I pay less?
Look at public schools in the home state, where the median cost is lower. Ask about need based aid, since some schools cover tuition for lower income families. Look at service programs that help pay for school.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: Med School Coach, DegreeCalc, BestColleges. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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