Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine Admissions, Tuition & Student Feedback

School Overview

Degrees: MD
Ownership: Public Non-Profit
Program Length: 4 years
Total Enrollment: 192
Founding Year: 1976
Accreditation Year: 1976

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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $230,836

Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for TAMUSHSC-COM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

College Station, TX is about 0.79x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,370 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

The area surrounding TAMUSHSC-COM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for TAMUSHSC-COM

1. Community, Diversity, and Equity

As a physician, you never know what type of patient you will serve. Based on your past experiences, please describe or highlight factors or situations that demonstrate your ability to work with...

2. Personal Attributes and Characteristics

The Texas A&M School of Medicine embraces the Aggie Core Values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Please elaborate on the personal characteristics, values,...

3. Personal Experiences and Challenges

Describe any circumstances that indicate hardship, such as financial difficulties, personal or family illness, a medical condition, a death in the immediate family, or educational disadvantages not...

4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations

OPTIONAL QUESTION: Please list the area(s) of medicine that appeal to you and provide a brief explanation. (Limit your response to 50 words or 250 characters.) Do not leave this blank. If not...

5. Career Goals and Future Aspirations

EnMed Prompts (you will write these IN ADDITION to the regular MD prompts above): 1. Describe what a work week would look like in your ideal future career. What activities would you engage in...

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About the School

The A&M System Health Science Center College of Medicine is dedicated to the education of humane and highly skilled physicians and to the development of knowledge in the biomedical and clinical sciences. To achieve its mission, the College utilizes the varied resources of The Texas A&M University System, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Darnall Army Community Hospital, Driscoll Children's Hospital and physicians in private practice.

Curriculum

The success of our students defines who we are as a college. As we implement curricular reform to accommodate class expansion, we are mindful of the importance of continuing to put our students first and maintaining the personalized educational experience that makes us unique. Through curricular reform, we will provide our students with more clinical training options and develop innovative clinical tracks. Our current research strengths continue to expand in the areas of neuroscience, cell biology, cardiovascular/integrative biology, cancer and infectious disease. To further build out signature research programs, we have reorganized our basic science departments into four interdisciplinary departments.

Facilities

The College of Medicine is the result of a unique affiliation between Texas A & M University and several well-established clinical facilities. Scott & White Hospital and Clinic in Temple, Texas; the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (VA Hospitals Consortium) in Temple, Texas; Darnall Army Community Hospital at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas; and Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, are the clinical facilities which comprise this remarkable configuration that is the College of Medicine.

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2026