Tuition And Fees
Explore the tuition and fees for our veterinary programs.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
| Effective for students in the DVM program beginning in September 2026 | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic Science Tuition per Term (Terms 1-7) | $15,113 |
| Administrative Fee per Term (Terms 1-7) | $6,380 |
| Clinical Medicine Tuition per Term (Terms 8-10) | $25,257 |
| Administrative Fee per Term (Terms 8-10) | $6,380 |
| Total Tuition and Administrative Fees | $245,362 |
Pre-Veterinary Programs
Pre-Veterinary Master’s
The Pre-Veterinary Master’s is a two semester program offered online or on-campus through our sister school, Medical University of the Americas. Upon successful completion of the Pre-Veterinary Master’s program, students join the next St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine class.
| Pre-Vet Master’s: 2 Terms Effective for students beginning in September 2026 | USD |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Term: | $2,500 |
| Administrative Fee per Term: | $3,000 |
| Total Tuition and Administrative Fees: | $11,000 |
Gateway
Gateway Veterinary Program is a 15-week program offered online or on-campus through our sister school, Medical University of the Americas. Upon successful completion of Gateway, students join the next St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine class. Eligible Gateway students will be awarded a grant of $2,500 USD to be applied toward their Basic Science tuition fees.
| Gateway: 1 Term Effective for students beginning in September 2026 | USD |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Term: | $2,500 |
| Administrative Fee per Term: | $3,000 |
| Total Tuition and Administrative Fees: | $5,500 |
Additional Fees
| All additional fees are paid in USD | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Fee: | $500 |
| Cayman Entry Fee:* | $113 |
| Returned Check Fee (insufficient funds): | $35 |
| Late Tuition Payment Fee: | $200 |
| Part-Time Tuition per Credit Hour: | $950 |
| Part-Time Administrative Fee per Credit Hour:** | $345 |
| Deferment Fee (non-refundable): | $500 |
| Leave of Absence Fee: | $500 |
| Transcript Request Fee: | $10 |
| Tuition Deposit (non-refundable): | $500 |
St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees or to establish additional fees or charges whenever in their opinion such action is deemed necessary.
*Cayman Island Government Fee
**Laptops are required for all students
Note: Students attending St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine’s DVM program are not eligible for U.S. Federal Student Aid.
Refund Policy
All refunds will be made within thirty (30) days of the withdrawal date. Before any refund can be initiated, a withdrawal form must be completed and submitted to the Dean of Basic Science.
Basic Science tuition will be refunded according to the following schedule*:
| Prior to the first day of the semester | 100% |
| During the first week of the semester | 93% |
| During the second week of the semester | 87% |
| During the third week of the semester | 80% |
| During the fourth week of the semester | No refund |
Any student withdrawing from a clinical rotation, subsequent to assignment and acceptance, will not be subject to a refund on tuition for that semester of rotation. Any new applicant to St. Matthew’s University requesting withdrawal within three days of payment of the seat deposit shall receive a full refund of all tuition and fees paid.
*All fees, including the first semester seat deposit fee of $500.00, are excluded from this refund policy and are not refundable after the first three days’ exemption as previously described.
Other Charges
Students attending Basic Sciences in Grand Cayman will be billed monthly for miscellaneous charges. Payment is due upon receipt of these invoices. Non-payment of accounts will result in the loss of credit privileges on campus.
PLEASE NOTE: All figures are in USD. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees or to establish additional fees or charges whenever in their opinion such action is deemed necessary.
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