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About Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, is a graduate and professional institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church whose mission is to educate health care professionals and scientists. Founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College, it was the first medical school in the South for African Americans, though not the first medical school for African-Americans in the nation.
Meharry Medical College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#2279 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Tennessee
#49 of 171
2024 Top Religious Colleges in Tennessee
#29 of 34
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Meharry Medical College is Medical followed by Biomedical.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Meharry Medical College within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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