Vanderbilt University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,598
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	7%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	93%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Vanderbilt is 7%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Vanderbilt emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Vanderbilt boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

7.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,966

Cost of attendance at Vanderbilt University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,966

Cost of attendance at Vanderbilt University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Vanderbilt University received on average $49,730 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$49,730

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	302	18%	$4,780	$1,443,659
Other Federal Grant	570	34%	$5,825	$3,320,134
State Grant/Scholarships	146	9%	$5,760	$841,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,071	63%	$46,541	$49,845,365
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,086	64%	$49,730	$54,006,499

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Vanderbilt University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Vanderbilt University students is 93.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 92.6%.

93.4%

asian 96.3% 207 students
African American 91.0% 141 students
white 94.3% 722 students
unknown 90.4% 85 students
hawaiian 100.0% 4 students
hispanic 92.0% 149 students
International Students 88.3% 106 students
Mixed Race 96.2% 77 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Vanderbilt University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Vanderbilt University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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