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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 6% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Vanderbilt University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Nashville, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 6%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
6% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading730 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
6%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences35% of degrees
Engineering11% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $216,406
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $199,064
Earnings 5yr: $223,080
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $198,584
Earnings 5yr: $172,725
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $196,797
Earnings 5yr: $172,684
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $190,365
Earnings 5yr: $176,932
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $178,361
Earnings 5yr: $177,317
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,705
Earnings 5yr: $228,535
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $160,021
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,500
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,171
Earnings 5yr: $140,068
Debt: $10,000
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,404
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,337
Earnings 5yr: $128,449
Debt: $12,424
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,852
Earnings 5yr: $131,905
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,154
Earnings 5yr: $130,684
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,337
Earnings 5yr: $122,891
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,742
Earnings 5yr: $130,527
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,641
Earnings 5yr: $105,943
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,826
Earnings 5yr: $122,896
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,662
Earnings 5yr: $105,677
Debt: $19,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,368
Earnings 5yr: $71,012
Debt: $12,000
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,229
Earnings 5yr: $90,203
Debt: $11,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,846
In-State Tuition$67,498
Out-of-State Tuition$67,498
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
10%
Take Loans
84%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$73,909
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$91,565
Completion Signals
94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,913
Est. Monthly Payment
$139/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$91,752
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