A+
Rating
Private
Type
13,634
Students
$50,800
Tuition
9%
Acceptance
#17
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
Vanderbilt University is a large private university located in Nashville, TN ranked 17thin the US. It has a total of 6,974 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, accepting 9.12% of applicants. Vanderbilt University offers 245 different majors and is best known for its teacher education and professional development, secondary education and teaching, and social sciences programs (nationally ranked 1st, 1st, and 2nd respectively). With a tuition cost of $50,800 per year, Vanderbilt University is exceptionally pricey. 86.73% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $69,000 per year, which is 66% over the national median.
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National Average
$73,148/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$30,665/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Vanderbilt University
National
1460 - 1560
49% of students submit
47%
31 - 35
52% of students submit
Required
$50
Full-Time
Part-Time
49%
83%
51%
15%
0%
1%
8% Economics, General
6% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
5% Social Sciences, General
81% Others
8%
309 Graduates
6%
226 Graduates
5%
223 Graduates
4%
147 Graduates
3%
134 Graduates
3%
134 Graduates
3%
118 Graduates
2%
95 Graduates
Students
Professors
7
1,932,705
$29,628
97%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Vanderbilt University
National
$53,400
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$69,000
6 Years After Graduation
86%