Saba University School of Medicine
Is Saba accredited?
Leading status on this registry: Positive peer review; formal NVAO renewal pending under NVAO. Read every accreditation row and its source below before relying on a label.
- School name
- Saba University School of Medicine
- Country / location
- Saba (Caribbean Netherlands)
- Campus city
- The Bottom, Saba
- Founded
- 1993
- Program length
- 4-year MD (typical)
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Title IV
- Yes
What accreditation decisions are on record?
- NVAOPositive peer review; formal NVAO renewal pending
- Term
- 2018 besluit through 2024-10-30; renewal peer review positive 2026-01-27
- Notes
- NOT ACCM. NVAO 2018 besluit valid through 2024-10-30 (see besluit PDF in sources). Cluster peer review (visit Nov 2025; panel report 2026-01-27) positive on all standards. School states ongoing NVAO accreditation. Formal NVAO renewal besluit has not been published on nvao.net as of 2026-11-02 — status held as unknown with custom label rather than claiming plain Accredited. Confirm final published NVAO renewal besluit on nvao.net when available.
- Source
- publicaties.nvao.netAgency primary source
- Verified
- 2026-11-04
| Accreditor | Status | Term | Notes | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVAO | Positive peer review; formal NVAO renewal pending | 2018 besluit through 2024-10-30; renewal peer review positive 2026-01-27 | NOT ACCM. NVAO 2018 besluit valid through 2024-10-30 (see besluit PDF in sources). Cluster peer review (visit Nov 2025; panel report 2026-01-27) positive on all standards. School states ongoing NVAO accreditation. Formal NVAO renewal besluit has not been published on nvao.net as of 2026-11-02 — status held as unknown with custom label rather than claiming plain Accredited. Confirm final published NVAO renewal besluit on nvao.net when available. | publicaties.nvao.netAgency primary source | 2026-11-04 |
1 entry. Historical and withdrawn rows are never hidden.Verified 2026-11-04
How much does Saba cost?
- Summary
- MD tuition + administrative fees total USD $298,750 for students beginning September 2026 (basic science $20,480/term + $8,270 admin; clinical $24,950/term + $6,050 admin). Housing and other fees separate (beginning September 2026). Source: saba.edu.
- Worksheet
- Open cost calculator →
Where are Saba clinical rotations?
- Listed locations
- Saba (Caribbean Netherlands), United States
Does Saba require the MCAT?
- MCAT / GPA
- MCAT policy: verify on the official Saba admissions page. Saba has historically accepted applications without MCAT but the score may be considered — verify current requirements. GPA / prerequisites: verify on the official admissions page.
- USMLE (school-reported)
- Step 1: School-reported 98% first-time pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics — first-time takers in that year only; not independently audited against third-party exam reports · Step 2 CK: School-reported 98% first-time USMLE Step 2 CK pass rate for calendar year 2024; verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics — first-time takers in that year only; not independently audited against third-party exam reports. Confirm the current cohort tables on the school site.
- Residency match
- School-reported 99% three-year residency placement rate (graduates/expected graduates 2023–24 through 2025–26 who were active NRMP applicants or attained residency outside NRMP); verify at saba.edu/why-saba/facts-and-statistics. School-reported; independent verification recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saba University School of Medicine accredited?
Per our records (verified 2026-11-04), the primary status we surface is “Positive peer review; formal NVAO renewal pending” under NVAO (2018 besluit through 2024-10-30; renewal peer review positive 2026-01-27). Always confirm on the linked primary source — agency decisions can change.
Who accredits Saba University School of Medicine?
NVAO. See the accreditation section for the source link.
How much does Saba cost?
MD tuition + administrative fees total USD $298,750 for students beginning September 2026 (basic science $20,480/term + $8,270 admin; clinical $24,950/term + $6,050 admin). Housing and other fees separate (beginning September 2026). Registry total program tuition figure: $227,150 (Tuition only beginning September 2026: basic science $20,480/term × 5 + clinical $24,950/term × 5 (administrative fees excluded).). Confirm the live schedule on the school site. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does Saba require the MCAT?
MCAT policy: verify on the official Saba admissions page. Saba has historically accepted applications without MCAT but the score may be considered — verify current requirements. Verified 2026-11-04.
Does Saba 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://www.saba.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
- Saba accreditation page (saba.edu)
- NVAO 2018 accreditation besluit (PDF) (publicaties.nvao.net)
- NVAO/Academion peer review report 2026 (PDF) (prnvaopubliekedocumenten.blob.core.windows.net)
- Saba tuition and fees (saba.edu)
- Title IV / federal aid — US Dept. of Education foreign school list (studentaid.gov)
- Saba facts and statistics (USMLE / residency) (saba.edu)
Sources checked on .
Next steps
Optional paths after the facts — neither changes any status. See the disclosure.