Most Affordable Medical Schools

Q: How is this ranking calculated?

This ranking is based on publicly available admissions data and institutional reports. We use transparent, data-driven criteria to help you understand competitiveness and find schools that match your profile.

Q: How often is this data updated?

We update our medical school data annually, typically in the fall when schools report their latest class statistics. The data shown reflects the most recent matriculating class.

Q: Should I only apply to schools at the top of this ranking?

No! A balanced school list includes "reach" schools (where your stats are below median), "target" schools (where you match well), and "safety" schools (where your stats exceed their medians). Apply based on multiple factors: your stats, location preferences, mission fit, and program strengths.

Q: Should I rule out expensive schools?

Not necessarily! Many private schools offer generous financial aid packages. Don't rule out a school based on sticker price alone — apply broadly and compare actual aid packages once you're accepted.

Medical schools with the lowest in-state tuition. Minimize your debt without compromising on education quality.

Updated January 2026 • 25 schools ranked

Data last updated: February 4, 2026

How We Rank

Schools are ranked by in-state tuition and fees (lowest first). Note that some private schools offer excellent financial aid that may result in lower actual costs.

				Tuition (In-State)
1	NYU Grossman School of Medicine new-york	522	3.95	$4,350
2	NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine new-york	515	3.92	$4,350
3	University of New Mexico School of Medicine new-mexico	505	3.82	$19,718
4	The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School texas	517	3.94	$21,087
5	University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine texas	510	3.91	$21,532
6	Texas A&M University College of Medicine texas	513	3.92	$21,760
7	The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine texas	505	3.74	$22,442
8	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine texas	511	3.94	$22,829
9	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine texas	513	3.94	$22,937
10	Baylor College of Medicine texas	519	3.96	$23,409
11	University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine texas	506	3.85	$24,268
12	University of Texas Southwestern Medical School texas	516	3.95	$25,122
13	Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University north-carolina	511	3.76	$25,295
14	Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine west-virginia	502	3.84	$25,614
15	McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston texas	514	3.91	$26,094
16	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine texas	519	3.95	$26,619
17	University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine texas	513	3.85	$26,622
18	Florida State University College of Medicine florida	510	3.87	$28,987
19	Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport louisiana	506	3.82	$29,375
20	University of Central Florida College of Medicine florida	515	3.94	$29,680
21	Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University georgia	513	3.89	$31,675
22	Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University florida	516	3.94	$31,830
23	Ohio State University College of Medicine ohio	515	3.92	$31,998
24	University of Oklahoma College of Medicine oklahoma	509	3.89	$32,844
25	Michigan State University College of Human Medicine michigan	510	3.87	$32,932