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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee 37240

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Vanderbilt University is a private institution in Nashville with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1550, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $91,565 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,040.

Established
1873
Motto
Crescere aude
Mascot
Mr. Commodore (Mr. C)
Type
Private research university
Conference
Southeastern Conference and for a half-century has been the conference's only private school
Division
Division I

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6%Acceptance
1550SAT Avg
7,143Students
7:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$91,565Earnings 10yr
$19,040Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Vanderbilt University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1550

Reading & WritingMid: 745
740770
MathMid: 780
770790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

6.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1550

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,946
Room & Board$21,054
Books & Supplies$1,194
Total Cost of Attendance$84,412
Average Net Price$19,040
Median Debt at Graduation$14,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,797
$30–48K$4,729
$48–75K$6,211
$75–110K$14,780
$110K+$42,754

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,040

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

89.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,913

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

55

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (178)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,143
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 10%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 19%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.7%
Freshman Retention96.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$73,909
8 Years$84,542
10 Years$91,565

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$74,900
Men
$98,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
Forbes
#11
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#74

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Commodores

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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