Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashville, TN. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The Vanderbilt's 2024 tuition & fees is $63,946 for the academic year 2023-2024. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $49,056.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 13,710 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).

Vanderbilt ranked 17^th in National Universities and 1^st in Tennessee Colleges rankings. Vanderbilt University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Vanderbilt University is $63,946. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $56,128.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,759 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $58,642.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$63,946
Graduate	$56,128

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$67,759
Graduate	$58,642

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Vanderbilt University is 6.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 57.01%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,540.

The average graduation rate is 92%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 13,710 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Vanderbilt Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	6.00% Acceptance Rate / 57.01% Yield
Test Scores »	1,540 SAT / 35 ACT
Graduation Rate »	92%
Retention Rate	96%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »	13,710 (7,151 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$49,056

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Vanderbilt University has a law school and medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

Vanderbilt Offered Programs
Vanderbilt University Medical School
Vanderbilt University Law School
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On-Campus Students Services

Vanderbilt University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Vanderbilt
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes