Paying for Vanderbilt University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$63,946 5.96%	$56,128 4.48%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Vanderbilt University (Vanderbilt) is $63,946 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $56,128. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Vanderbilt.

66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $49,056. It could cover 76.71% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $40,534 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Vanderbilt's 4-year tuition is $281,208, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $393,547.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University is $63,946. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.96% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,759 , a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$60,348	$22,870
2023-2024	$63,946	$24,450
Change % 2023-2024	5.96%	6.91%
2024-2025	$67,759	$26,139

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $56,128. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.48% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $58,642 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Vanderbilt Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$53,722	$22,870
2023-2024	$56,128	$24,450
Change % 2023-2024	4.48%	6.91%
2024-2025	$58,642	$26,139

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Vanderbilt. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,567. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,281.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$2,422
	2023-2024	$2,567
	2024-2025	$2,721
Graduate	2022-2023	$2,215
	2023-2024	$2,281
	2024-2025	$2,349

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,450 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.91% compared to the previous year.

The Vanderbilt's 2024 COA is $89,590 for on-campus living.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Vanderbilt
	On-campus
Tuition & Fees	$63,946
Room & Board	$21,054
Personal Expenses	$3,396
Books & Supplies	$1,194
Cost of Attendance	$89,590

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Vanderbilt?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Vanderbilt is $281,208.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Vanderbilt 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$66,393	$68,934	$71,571	$74,310	$281,208
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$68,934	$71,571	$74,310	$77,154	$291,969
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$71,571	$74,310	$77,154	$80,106	$303,142
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$74,310	$77,154	$80,106	$83,172	$314,742
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$77,154	$80,106	$83,172	$86,354	$326,786

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $393,547.

Vanderbilt 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$92,977	$96,493	$100,144	$103,935	$393,547
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$96,493	$100,144	$103,935	$107,871	$408,441
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$100,144	$103,935	$107,871	$111,957	$423,906
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$103,935	$107,871	$111,957	$116,201	$439,963
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$107,871	$111,957	$116,201	$120,607	$456,636

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $197,323.

Vanderbilt 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$43,921	$47,437	$51,088	$54,879	$197,323
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$47,437	$51,088	$54,879	$58,815	$212,217
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$51,088	$54,879	$58,815	$62,901	$227,682
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$54,879	$58,815	$62,901	$67,145	$243,739
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$58,815	$62,901	$67,145	$71,551	$260,412

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Vanderbilt University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Vanderbilt
	In-State	Out-of-State
Vanderbilt University	$63,946
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Auburn University	$12,536	$33,944
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	$11,954	$28,631
University of South Carolina-Columbia	$12,688	$34,943