Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Online | vanderbilt.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 47,152 prospective students applied, and 3,368 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,626 enrolled in the school. 12,600 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,196 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $54,840 plus fees of $2,126. Vanderbilt is ranked 15 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Vanderbilt is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Vanderbilt University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#15 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#26 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1480/1570 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 |
| Other Fees | $2,126 |
| Room and Board | $18,376 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,002 |
| Total One Year Cost | $79,538 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Engineering | 13% |
| General Studies | 9% |
| Foreign Languages | 6% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221999 IPEDS survey data for Vanderbilt University.
Current students may use the Vanderbilt University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.