Vanderbilt University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Vanderbilt University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Vanderbilt University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Nashville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,152, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 6%. The university offers 81 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 92%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $61,618.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile34-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1510-1560
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
14k
Students enrolled
10%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
21%
Unknown
2%
Black
6%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
10%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
1,385
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.10% online, 90% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's7% online
Doctorate2% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Graduate | $54,744 | $54,744 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,194 |
| On-campus room and board | $20,978 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,396 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $21,054 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,396 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,396 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $87,186 | $87,186 |
| Off-campus without family | $87,262 | $87,262 |
| Off-campus with family | $66,208 | $66,208 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
9%
Institution Grant Aid
65%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debtafter graduation
$62k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- All Track Combined
- Bowling
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Education. | |||
| 8 | Engineering. | |||
| 9 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 10 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Psychology. | |||
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 22 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 24 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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