Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the standard expenditures for attending the Burnett School of Medicine for a single academic year. It includes tuition, fees, off-campus housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, STEP exams, and miscellaneous expenses. This figure is updated annually. Please understand that your actual costs may vary. 

2026-2027 Academic Year

Direct Costs

Amount

Tuition and Fees

$75,700

Indirect Costs

Amount

Housing and Food

$29,208

Books and Supplies

$320

Transportation

$1,560

Laptop

$1,750

Loan Origination Fee (when borrowing)

$498

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$4,760

Step Fees

$696

Total

$114,492

 

*These costs are representative of standard expenditures for off-campus students. Students living on campus will have an on-campus housing and food budget, resulting in a lower Cost of Attendance. Housing rates for 2026-2027 are pending.

*International Students are required to carry the TCU Student Health Insurance Plan as a minimum standard of coverage and are not eligible to waive the insurance.

Direct Costs

Amount

Tuition and Fees

$75,700

Indirect Costs

Amount

Housing and Food

$29,208

Books and Supplies

$320

Transportation

$2,216

Loan Origination Fees (when borrowing)

$498

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$4,760

Total

$112,702

 

*These costs are representative of standard expenditures for off-campus students. Students living on campus will have an on-campus housing and food budget, resulting in a lower Cost of Attendance. Housing rates for 2026-2027 are pending.

*International Students are required to carry the TCU Student Health Insurance Plan as a minimum standard of coverage and are not eligible to waive the insurance.

Direct Costs

Amount

Tuition and Fees

$75,700

Indirect Costs

Amount

Housing and Food

$29,208

Books and Supply Cost

$320

Transportation

$2,216

Loan Origination Fee (when borrowing)

$498

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$4,760

Step Fees

$696

Total

$113,398

 

*These costs are representative of standard expenditures for off-campus students. Students living on campus will have an on-campus housing and food budget, resulting in a lower Cost of Attendance. Housing rates for 2026-2027 are pending.

*International Students are required to carry the TCU Student Health Insurance Plan as a minimum standard of coverage and are not eligible to waive the insurance.

Direct Costs

Amount

Tuition and Fees

$75,700

Indirect Costs

Amount

Housing and Food

$24,340

Books and Supply Cost

$320

Transportation

$1,866

Loan Origination Fee (when borrowing)

$450

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$4,000

Away/Residency Interviews

$8,000

Total

$114,676

 

*These costs are representative of standard expenditures for off-campus students. Students living on campus will have an on-campus housing and food budget, resulting in a lower Cost of Attendance. Housing rates for 2026-2027 are pending.

*International Students are required to carry the TCU Student Health Insurance Plan as a minimum standard of coverage and are not eligible to waive the insurance.

Amount for 2025-2026

Direct Costs

Amount

Summer 2025 Health Insurance (MS1)

$245

Fall 2025 Health Insurance

$1,061

Spring/Summer 2026 Health Insurance

$1,543

Fall Tuition Refund Insurance

$142

Spring Tuition Refund Insurance

$142

 

*International Students are required to carry the TCU Student Health Insurance Plan as a minimum standard of coverage and are not eligible to waive the insurance.

If you are facing special circumstances (e.g., significant medical expenses, unusually high costs for residency interviews or away rotations, etc.) that have affected your financial situation, we want to know.  Additional costs may also be added for child/dependent care expenses. Please reach out to mdfinancialaid@tcu.edu, and your special circumstances request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.