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
6%Acceptance
1550SAT Avg
7,143Students
7:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$91,565Earnings 10yr
$19,040Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate6.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1550
Reading & WritingMid: 745
740770
MathMid: 780
770790
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 35
3435
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
Programs (178)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Commodores
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia