Ross University School of Medicine Cost

Ross University School of Medicine Tuition

“How much is medical school per year? How much does Ross Med School cost?” 

These questions are among the many questions that prospective students ask. In fact, thinking about medical school tuition can be enough to stop many students from applying, since many are overwhelmed by the cost of medical school tuition. Medical school tuition can seem like a lot of money, but medical school is a major investment in your future. To help offset med school costs, scholarships and financial aid are available to eligible students, intended to fill any gaps that may exist between your family’s ability to afford educational expenses and the cost of attendance. Typically, students at RUSM finance their med school costs by combining family resources, federal student loans and scholarships and loans from other sources.

Students Enrolled in May 2022 and after

• Students registered for 8 credits/weeks will be considered full-time students and will be eligible for financial aid based on their individual credits. 
• Students registered for 4 to 7 credits/weeks will be considered half-time students and will be eligible for financial aid based on their credits/weeks. 
• Students who are registered for 3 clinical credits/weeks or less per semester will also be charged based on credits/weeks and considered less than half time. 

*Students Enrolled in May 2022 and after  are in the regular track program and take 5 semesters of Foundations of Medicine and 6 semesters of clinical clerkships for a total of 11 semesters. 

**The rates represented above represents a full-time, 15 week/credit schedule each semester. Medical school tuition for students starting prior to May 2022 will be prorated per clinical at a rate of $1,726.20 per credit/week and the Administrative Fee at $215.20 per credit/week.  Educational Resource Fee at $26.56 per credit/week. Health Insurance is billed on a periodic basis in September, January and May regardless of schedule and is not subject to proration. 

Student Enrolled prior to May 2022

• Students registered for 8 credits/weeks will be considered full-time students and will be eligible for financial aid based on their individual credits.
• Students registered for 4 to 7 credits/weeks will be considered half-time students and will be eligible for financial aid based on their credits/weeks.
• Students who are registered for 3 clinical credits/weeks or less per semester will also be charged based on credits/weeks and considered less than half time.

*Students take 5 semesters of Foundations of Medicine and 6 semesters of clinical clerkships for a total of 11 semesters.

**The rates represented above represents a full-time, 15 week/credit schedule each semester. Medical school tuition for students starting prior to May 2022 will be prorated per clinical at a rate of $1,911.73 per credit/week and the Educational Resource Fee at $28.00 per credit/week. The Clinical Sciences Student Government Fee and the Student Services Fee is not subject to proration. Health Insurance is billed on a periodic basis in September, January and May regardless of schedule and is not subject to proration.

***The Educational Technology Fee is a mandatory one-time fee assessed for Semester 1 and is for RUSM iPad® Technology Fee.

Medical School Cost – RUSM Medical School Tuition

MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION POLICY ON FAILED COURSES 

Students failing any course in any semester will be required to repeat that course and will be charged the full rate of medical school tuition for the remedial semester. Questions relating to our medical school tuition policy should be directed to the Office of Student Finance.

1st Semester Tuition Back Guarantee (Effective May 2022 Semester)

New, first-time matriculating MD students who complete semester 1, including final exams, and do not advance to semester 2 because they earned a failing grade in a semester 1 courses/modules required for advancement are eligible for the guarantee.  Students eligible for the guarantee receive a reimbursement of tuition based on the following formula: tuition assessed minus institutional scholarships or grants received. Please note, only tuition is included in this guarantee, any fees and other expenses and/or charges are excluded.

MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION REFUND POLICY FOR WITHDRAWALS 

A withdrawal occurs when a student's enrollment is permanently discontinued or, in some cases, even temporarily interrupted (see note below). Withdrawal may be official (when the student notifies the dean in writing) or unofficial (without written notification). The effective date of withdrawal is normally the student's last date of attendance. 

If a student withdraws, Ross University School of Medicine’s tuition and charges corresponds with federal loan entitlement regulations, which are based on the period attended: 

If a new student withdraws prior to the start of the first semester, no tuition charges are due. 

If a continuing student withdraws prior to the start of a semester, no tuition charges are due. 

If a student withdraws during the first 60% of a semester, tuition charges are directly prorated based on the portion of the semester that has elapsed. (As semesters are normally 15 weeks in length, med school tuition is prorated for withdrawals during weeks 1 through 9.) 

If a student withdraws after the first 60% (i.e., after completing the 9th week) of a semester, tuition and other charges remain due. 

Note: Although a leave of absence may be authorized in limited circumstances, failure to return to the University from a leave of absence is considered a withdrawal as of the last date of attendance. Please note that a leave of absence and an academic leave of absence are two different statuses. (For an explanation of an academic leave of absence, refer to the section on Academic Policies in the Student Handbook). Additionally, under federal regulations, a leave of absence must be requested and approved in advance, may not exceed 180 days, and may not be granted within 12 months of a previous leave of absence. An interruption of enrollment status that does not qualify as a leave of absence is considered a withdrawal as of the last date of attendance.