Ross University School of Medicine
Is Ross accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Accredited with conditions under CAAM-HP. Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- Ross University School of Medicine
- Country / location
- Barbados
- Campus city
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Founded
- 1978
- Program length
- 4-year MD (typical)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Title IV
- Yes
What accreditation decisions are on record?
- CAAM-HPAccredited with conditions
- Term
- Accredited with Conditions until the next site visit
- Notes
- CAAM-HP assessed-programs list checked 2026-11-02: status remains Accredited with Conditions until the next site visit. Earlier notes that referenced a Sep 2026 visit are superseded — confirm the live CAAM-HP programs table before relying on visit timing.
- Source
- caam-hp.orgAgency primary source
- Verified
- 2026-11-04
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAAM-HP | Accredited with conditions | Accredited with Conditions until the next site visit | CAAM-HP assessed-programs list checked 2026-11-02: status remains Accredited with Conditions until the next site visit. Earlier notes that referenced a Sep 2026 visit are superseded — confirm the live CAAM-HP programs table before relying on visit timing. | caam-hp.orgAgency primary source | 2026-11-04 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-04
How much does Ross cost?
- Summary
- 2026–2027 schedule (effective September 2026): Foundations of Medicine tuition $25,811/semester; Clinical Clerkships $30,500/semester (semesters 6–10) and $10,167 for semester 11. Administrative, technology, and health-insurance fees listed separately on the schedule (2026–2027 (effective September 2026)). Source: medical.rossu.edu.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are Ross clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Barbados, United States
Does Ross require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT policy: Ross University has stated that MCAT is required for US and Canadian applicants (school-reported; verify current policy on the official Ross admissions page as requirements may change). GPA / prerequisites: verify on the official admissions page.
- USMLE (school-reported)
- Step 1: School-reported 82% five-year cumulative first-time pass rate (2021–2025 cohort); verify at medical.rossu.edu USMLE / outcomes pages — figure calculated from school-received exam results, not independently audited against third-party reports · Step 2 CK: School-reported 90% five-year cumulative first-time pass rate (2021–2025 cohort); verify at medical.rossu.edu USMLE / outcomes pages — figure calculated from school-received exam results, not independently audited against third-party reports. Confirm the current cohort tables on the school site.
- Residency match
- Ross University publishes match rate data on its outcomes page; verify current figures at medical.rossu.edu. School-reported figures cover graduating classes; independent verification is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ross University School of Medicine accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-04), the primary status we surface is “Accredited with conditions” under CAAM-HP (Accredited with Conditions until the next site visit). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits Ross University School of Medicine?
CAAM-HP. See the accreditation section for the source link.
How much does Ross cost?
2026–2027 schedule (effective September 2026): Foundations of Medicine tuition $25,811/semester; Clinical Clerkships $30,500/semester (semesters 6–10) and $10,167 for semester 11. Administrative, technology, and health-insurance fees listed separately on the schedule (2026–2027 (effective September 2026)). Registry total program tuition figure: $291,722 (Sum of published 2026–2027 semester tuition only: Foundations $25,811 × 5 + Clinical $30,500 × 5 + semester 11 $10,167 (fees/insurance excluded). Confirm current schedule.). Confirm the live schedule on the school site. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does Ross require the MCAT?
MCAT policy: Ross University has stated that MCAT is required for US and Canadian applicants (school-reported; verify current policy on the official Ross admissions page as requirements may change). Verified 2026-11-04.
Does Ross University School of Medicine participate in U.S. Title IV federal student aid?
Our field is set to “Yes”. Confirm on the U.S. Department of Education foreign school lists and the school’s own financial-aid disclosures before relying on this.
Where is the official school website?
https://medical.rossu.edu/
When was this registry entry last verified?
2026-11-04 (ISO date). That is when we checked primary sources, not a marketing date from the school.
Primary sources
- CAAM-HP assessed programs (caam-hp.org)
- Ross University School of Medicine (medical.rossu.edu)
- Ross Med tuition and fees (medical.rossu.edu)
- Title IV / federal aid — US Dept. of Education foreign school list (studentaid.gov)
- Ross Med USMLE curriculum / school-reported pass rates (medical.rossu.edu)
- Ross Med why Ross (school-reported outcomes) (medical.rossu.edu)
Sources checked on .
Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.