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Information Summary
Ranks 422nd for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$46,658 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
35% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
33 / 1460 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
11,479 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences focus, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Vanderbilt University?
Ranks 17th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $32,620 | $32,620 | $32,620 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $820 | $820 | $820 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,359 | $1,359 | $1,359 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $32,620 | $32,620 | $32,620 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $322 | $322 | $322 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $1,359 | $1,359 | $1,359 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $46,658 | $46,658 | $46,658 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $34,544 | $34,544 | $34,544 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $34,544 | $34,544 | $34,544 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $34,900 | $34,900 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $322 | $322 |
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $26,790 | $26,790 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $322 | $322 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $36,000 | $36,000 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $322 | $322 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $29,990 |
$29,990 |
$29,990 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,030 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,736 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,280 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 11,663 (5,304 male / 6,359 female) |
| Admitted | 4,115 (1,952 male / 2,163 female) |
| Admission rate | 35% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,622 (796 male / 826 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,622 (796 male / 826 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 11,479 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Vanderbilt University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Vanderbilt University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 23rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 53% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 29 / 34 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 27 / 33 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 28 / 33 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 45th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 630 / 720 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 650 / 740 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1280 / 1460 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,067 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,100 |
| Board Fee | $3,790 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,181 | 219 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,395 | 231 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $22,867 | 830 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,239 | 527 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,008 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Vanderbilt University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 587 | 377 | 964 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 305 | 505 | 810 |
Hispanic | 189 | 199 | 388 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 255 | 257 | 512 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 16 | 24 | 40 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,436 | 4,044 | 7,480 |
Race Unknown | 711 | 574 | 1,285 |
| Total | 5,499 | 5,980 | 11,479 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Vanderbilt University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 47 | 234 | |
| 149 | 74 | 223 | |
| 112 | 90 | 202 | |
| 65 | 129 | 194 | |
| 63 | 48 | 111 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?











