Situated on a beautiful 340-acre campus in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University consists of 10 schools, four of which offer undergraduate programs. The combination of excellent academic rigor, a vibrant campus life, and an urban location attracts exceptionally talented students from around the world and consistently earns the university a top 20 ranking. Vanderbilt’s 7,000 undergraduate and 6,600 graduate students, coming from more than 95 countries, are continuously immersed in the multidisciplinary research and teaching that are at the heart of the campus community. Students take full advantage of campus life by engaging in more than 475 student organizations, a full range of study abroad programs, Division I athletics, and a variety of internship opportunities. The university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students and financial aid awards do not include loans.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 1

Acceptance Rate

12%

SAT Range

1470-1570

ACT Range

33-35

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$25,804 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$47,344 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

67%

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Academics

Professors

A+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

5:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Immersion Vanderbilt

The Immersion Vanderbilt program calls for each undergraduate to undertake a mentored immersive experience in and beyond the classroom. The project culminates in the creation of a final piece completed by the student under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Examples of immersive experiences include internships, study away, community engagement, and civic involvement.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
83%
On Campus
2%
Online
15%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

6,983 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

17%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

100%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$69,000 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

93%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%