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Vanderbilt University (VU)

Black Pinpoint 2305 West End Ave. | Nashville, TN | 37203

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01. Overview

From the School

Situated on a beautiful 340-acre campus in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University consists of 10 schools, four of which offer undergraduate programs. The combination of excellent academic rigor, a vibrant campus life, and an urban location attracts exceptionally talented students from around the world and consistently earns the university a top 20 ranking among the "Best National Universities" from U.S. News & World Report. Vanderbilt's 7,000 undergraduate and 6,600 graduate students, coming from more than 95 countries, are continuously immersed in the multidisciplinary research and teaching that are at the heart of the campus community.

At Vanderbilt, 61% of undergraduates participate in academic research, and with an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, students have easy access to faculty. Vanderbilt students take full advantage of student life by engaging in more than 475 student organizations, a full range of study abroad programs, Division I athletics, and a variety of exciting internship opportunities. The university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students and financial aid awards do not include loans.

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02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists
Best Value Colleges
Best South
The Best 391 Colleges
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College City Gets High Marks
#16
Best Quality of Life
#19
Best College Newspaper
#21
Best Athletic Facilities
#23
Best College Dorms
#24
Happiest Students
#24
Town-Gown Relations are Great
#24
Best-Run Colleges
#25
Lots of Greek Life
#25
Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Private Schools)
#28

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions

From the School:


Vanderbilt seeks students with high standards of scholarship and character who are significantly engaged in their communities, often serving in leadership roles. Admission is based on a holistic review of academic and personal credentials. The application review includes strength of high school transcript, standardized test results, if submitted (either the ACT or SAT), personal essays, official recommendations, and extracurricular engagement. ACT or SAT exams are not required for students applying to enter the university for fall 2023 or 2024. The typical applicant will have completed 20 or more units in a challenging high school curriculum, including at least two years of a foreign language. School of Engineering applicants should complete at least four units of mathematics including calculus and physics.

Students may apply to Vanderbilt through Early Decision I or II, or Regular Decision. Early Decision I and II are binding decision plans, and may be appropriate for students who are committed to attending Vanderbilt if they are admitted. The application deadline is November 1 for Early Decision I and January 1 for Early Decision II; admissions decisions are available by mid-December for Early Decision I and by mid-February for Early Decision II. Regular Decision applications are due January 1 and admissions decisions are available by late March.

To apply, applicants must submit all required parts of the Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application, including two academic teacher letters of recommendation, a counselor letter of recommendation, an official high school transcript, and a $50 application fee, or fee waiver for qualified students. In addition to completing standard application materials, applicants to the Blair School of Music must submit a Blair School of Music Application, which includes a prescreening video. Selected applicants will be invited to audition in person.

Campus visits are encouraged, although a student's demonstrated interest in Vanderbilt is not considered in admissions decisions. Students should visit vu.edu/visit to learn about information sessions, campus tours, and other visit opportunities and a variety of virtual sessions. Take a virtual tour at vu.edu/virtualtour. Vanderbilt does not conduct on-campus interviews, but first-year applicants may participate in the optional alumni interviewing program.

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Applicants
45,404
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Acceptance Rate
6%
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Average HS GPA
3.89

Deadlines

Early Decision
November 1
Early Decision II
January 1
Regular
January 1

GPA Breakdown

40%
4.0
52%
3.75 - 3.99
6%
3.50 - 3.74

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SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
730 - 770

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
770 - 800

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1510 - 1560

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
34 - 35

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Application Essay

Non-Academic

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Extracurricular Activities
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Character / Personal Qualities

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
99/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Tuition, Room, Board and Fees

Cost of Attendance Academic year 2021-2022

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Tuition $54,840
Housing $12,000
Meals $6,376
Books and supplies $1,194
Student services fee $1,430
Student health fee $696
Personal expenses $3,002
Travel Allowance Varies
Estimated Total $79,538
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Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition (Private)
$67,934
Required Fees
$3,292
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
On-Campus Room and Board
$23,048
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$95,374
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$27,440
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$27,440

05. Academics

From the School


College of Arts and Science

The College of Arts and Science is a small liberal arts college at the heart of a large, cutting-edge research university. The Arts and Science curriculum emphasizes both breadth and depth, and provides students with the flexibility to explore and find their passion. The college offers more than 60 unique majors and minors across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and in a number of interdisciplinary areas.

Blair School of Music

The beauty of the Blair School of Music is the unparalleled opportunity to pursue conservatoryquality music training within a full liberal arts curriculum. This unique combination prepares students for the ever-changing demands of the music world. Internationally renowned musicians and scholars teach courses on topics ranging from Music and the Environment and Exploring the Film Soundtrack, to Music, Identity, and Diversity. Peabody College

Peabody students study people—how they develop, how they learn, how they think, and how they lead. Regardless of what path a student takes, hands-on, real-world learning experiences are an essential part of the Peabody curriculum. Peabody graduates succeed in a variety of careers—teaching, education administration, public policy, health care, business, law, research, and government. Peabody College is a respected voice in education, and faculty offer expertise that is highly sought by teachers and administrators from around the world.

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering fosters a dynamic, close-knit learning and research environment. Students work alongside faculty in engineering research centers and laboratories on projects ranging from robotics and nanoscale materials to technology-guided surgery and environmental management. Hands-on introduction to engineering courses, undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and a senior design experience in which interdisciplinary teams work on industry-sponsored projects throughout the year help set Vanderbilt engineering students apart.

What students say

Vanderbilt University's courses "are rigorous and meant to challenge you"-and also one of the school's "greatest strengths." That's because students have all "the resources and support they need to succeed, including access to world-class libraries, technology, and career services." Those high standards reflect well upon career-oriented students, especially those seeking "numerous opportunities to engage in research projects and pursue their academic interests." Speaking on "behalf of pre-meds," one student relates that "it feels like a majority of us are in research labs and shadow doctors at the Vanderbilt hospital." Another student reports: "My electronics lab actually helped me get a summer internship offer from an electronics company!"

Professors value "honest discourse" with students "because they want you to succeed." (For that same reason, the administration is "very responsive to students who reach out to them.") Additionally, the faculty seem to "really strive to make personal connections with their students and get to know them as people outside of their classes." One student particularly appreciates that "the small class sizes help students build a stronger connection," especially valuable when it comes to, say, "a professional pianist who personally knows many artists, like Sheryl Crow and members of the Rolling Stones," or business professors with loads of experience. "The thing that I think I have enjoyed most about my professors at Vandy," concludes one student, "is that I feel like they are real people. They talk with my classes about our subject matter in a real way, relating it back to real human experience."

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Student : Faculty
8 : 1
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Total Faculty
1,266
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Terminal Degree
1,193

Gender to Class Inforamtion

Men
691
Women
575
Minority
286
International
284

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
90/99
Professors
accesible rating
93/99
Academic rating
88/99

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
89%
Graduate in 5 years
92%
Graduate in 6 years
93%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

Majors and Degrees Offered

African American and Diaspora Studies

American Studies

Anthropology

Architecture and the Built Environment

Art

Asian Studies

Biochemistry and Chemical Biology

Biological Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Child Development

Child Studies

Cinema and Media Arts

Civil Engineering

Classical and Mediterranean Studies

Climate Studies

Cognitive Studies

Communication of Science and Technology

Communication Studies

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Economics

Economics and History

Electrical Engineering

Elementary Education

Engineering Science

English

Environmental Sociology

European Studies

European Studies: Russia and Eastern Europe

French

French and European Studies

Gender and Sexuality Studies

German and European Studies

German Studies

History

History of Art

Human and Organizational Development

Italian and European Studies

Jazz Studies

Jewish Studies

Latin American Studies

Latino and Latina Studies

Law, History, and Society

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medicine, Health, and Society

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Music Composition

Music Integrated Studies

Music Performance

Musical Arts

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Public Policy Studies

Religious Studies

Russian Studies

Secondary Education

Sociology

Spanish

Spanish and European Studies

Spanish and Portuguese

Special Education

Theatre

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Prominent Alumni

Muhammad Yunus

2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner

Lamar Alexander

Tenn. Governor, U.S. Senator, U.S. Sec. of Education

Roy Blount

Author and humorist

Ann S. Moore

Former President of Time, Inc., People Magazine

Fred Thompson

Former U.S. Senator and actor

Albert Gore

Former Vice President

Dr. Norman Shumway

Heart transplant pioneer

06. Student Body

From The School


Vanderbilt undergraduates come from all 50 states and 52 countries, 51% are female, 49% are male, 41.0% are minority students and 8.8% are international students.

Vanderbilt is recognized for an active campus life, where students balance their academic lives with enriching experiences outside the classroom. In addition to finding community among the university's many identity centers, students can participate in 475+ student-run organizations, including pre-professional, cultural, religious, political, recreational, and social clubs. Elected representatives of Vanderbilt Student Government work in conjunction with other student leaders and faculty to bring noted speakers, events, and musicians to campus. Vanderbilt also has a thriving college athletics program. A founding member of the SEC, Vanderbilt has 16 Division I teams that have won four national championships and 30 individual and team league championships since 2000.

What students say:

The most important takeaway for those at Vanderbilt University is that "the students here are going to support you." Overwhelmingly, students agree that their school offers a "collaborative environment of people from different backgrounds who are happy to engage with each other." Moreover, "students at Vanderbilt are very driven, but in a... noncompetitive manner that cultivates a challenging but enjoyable learning experience." One student playfully describes the student body as "sociable nerds-academics are important to us but we also love to party and have fun." Others attest that students are "very intelligent" with a "work-hard-play-hard kind of attitude. The same kid you see out on Broadway at 3:00 a.m. is the same one who will wreck the curve on your final exam." One student affirms that "everyone has their niche, and because of the school's breadth of programs, often those niches are unique. Artists, scientists, musicians, engineers, and teachers all can come together to hang out and enjoy college life together."

Gender

52% female48% male

Out of State

88% are out
of state12% are
in-state

Students

99% are
full time1% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,221
Foreign Countries Represented
51

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.39%
Asian
18.58%
Black
9.23%
Hispanic
11.36%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.26%
White
39.05%
Two or more races
5.69%
Unknown
4.26%
International
11.18%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
No
Mental Health Website
https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/explore-vusm/mental-health-resources/

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
No
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Location


Vanderbilt offers a park-like campus located in the heart of Nashville, giving students access to the best of both worlds–an arboretum-like campus to call home surrounded by a vibrant city filled with live music, food, and exciting events.

Campus Facilities & Equipment


Vanderbilt University is located 1.5 miles southwest of downtown Nashville on a 340-acre, park-like campus that was designated an official arboretum in 1988. The university shares a name with and enjoys close collaboration with the separate, nonprofit Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The university comprises 178 buildings, including the Jean and Alexander Heard Library, home to over 8 million items. All first-year students live on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, a living-learning community for first-year students. After spending the first year on The Ingram Commons, students can apply to live in one of our distinctive residential colleges. With a faculty head of college as its intellectual leader, each college offers a robust array of programs, spaces, and relationships. Vanderbilt continues to add to its growing residential college system and plans to open two additional residential colleges by 2023.

Off-Campus Opportunities


Nashville boasts two nicknames: Music City, for its historic ties to the music industry and the current plethora of recording studios and music venues; and Athens of the South, because the city is home to more than 15 colleges and universities. Tennessee's capital is one of America's most dynamic cities, with attractions that include symphony, opera, ballet and theater performance groups; professional American football, hockey, soccer and baseball teams; and a wide assortment of restaurants, shopping, art galleries and museums. Considered one of America's best big cities for jobs, Nashville offers an array of employment in the tech, health care, finance, publishing and entertainment industries. Urban parks and greenway systems, as well as nearby lakes and rivers, provide ample opportunity for outdoor recreation.

What students say:

There is a huge emphasis on building community here at Vanderbilt, explains one student, "Students are greatly encouraged to join many clubs and organizations. The university doesn't expect students to spend all of their time studying." Many tout the music clubs on campus, like the Spirit of Gold Marching Band and the Vanderbilt Commodore Orchestra, a "great community" for "non-music majors." One member describes the South Asian Cultural Exchange as "the largest and most impactful student organization on campus." Others enjoy service-oriented and athletic groups on campus: "My favorite extracurricular activities at Vanderbilt University include working with Vanderbilt's Habitat for Humanity organization and running with Vanderbilt's Run Club. Habitat for Humanity in Vanderbilt allows great volunteer service to be done easily." Students note that "a surprisingly large proportion of the student body takes part in Greek Life events to some extent." They also take pride in their football being part of the "best sports conferences, the SEC!" Students also brag that Vanderbilt's "location is ideal," loving that "Nashville has an amazing food scene as well as lots of live music."

Fire safety rating
91/99
Quality of life rating
95/99
Undergraduates living on campus
84%
First-Year students living on campus
100%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

The Commons

The Wond'ry

Student Recreation Center

Student Life Center

Sarratt Student Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus

2nd Avenue/Lower Broadway - Historic/Entertainment District

Grand Ole Opry; The Ryman; Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Titans Football; Predators Ice Hockey

Percy Priest Lake; Cheekwood Botanical Garden

The Parthenon; Frist Center for Visual Arts

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2305 West End Av Nashville, TN 37203
Email icon
admissions@vanderbilt.edu
Phone icon
615-322-2561

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday; Saturday (Sept.-April)

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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone icon
6153222561

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
10:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
1-night stay only for seniors

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Nashville International Airport is approximately 10 miles from campus and taxis and rental cars are available. Capitol Limousines also provides service to Vanderbilt and area hotels with a call prior to your arrival (615-883-6777). Greyhound buses serve Nashville, and taxis to campus are available at the bus station.


LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Several choices are within walking distance of the university. The most expensive (the special rate for university visitors is at the high end of the moderate range) is Loews Vanderbilt Hotel (2100 West End Ave.; 615-320-1700, or 800-336-3335) which is across the street from campus. At the Hampton Inn (1919 West End Ave.; 615-329-1144 or 800-426-7866), you can get a cheap double room. Rates are a bit higher at the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt (2613 West End Ave.; 615-327-4707 or 800-663-4427), which has a pool and fitness room. We like the all-suite Hermitage Hotel (231 6th Ave. North; 615-244-3121 or 800-251-1908), about a 5-minute drive from the university. Built in 1910, the hotel has been beautifully restored, but rates are expensive. The new Homewood Suites (2400 West End; 615-340-8000) has an indoor pool and fitness center.


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10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Commodores)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Commodores)

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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Anita Jenious
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
467
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
15
Number of Religious Organizations
14
Join a fraternity
24%
Join a sorority
28%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tennessee State University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

98/99

Dates

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Notification DateApr 1

Required Forms

CSS PROFILE
FAFSA

From the School


Vanderbilt makes three commitments to cultivate a community of talented intellectuals from all social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

  —   1 For U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, your ability to pay is not part of the admission decision.
  —   2 We meet 100% of your family's demonstrated financial need.
  —   3 Your financial aid will not include loans.

Our financial aid program does not involve income bands or cutoffs that limit eligibility.

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$75,271
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$73,698
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,828
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
17%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,795
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$50,356
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
06 - United Negro College Fund

No-Need-Based

01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

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14. Career Services & Jobs

What students say:

Vanderbilt’s stellar Career Center does its utmost to help students meet their professional goals and dreams. Right from the beginning, undergrads can meet with a Career Coach assigned to work with their specific major. What’s more, the Center makes meeting with said coach incredibly easy; you can get together in person, via Skype, or speak over the phone. Students can also tap into numerous online resources, taking career assessments, searching for internship listings, etc. Additionally, the Career Center sponsors a myriad of events throughout the academic year. For example, the office hosts industry specific “slams.” These operate as fun, casual networking events wherein companies pitch themselves to students in rapid-fire rounds and then set up tables so interested individuals can further the conversation. Of course, students can rest assured that there are more traditional career fairs as well.

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
89%
Graduate in 5 years
92%
Graduate in 6 years
93%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

ROI & Outcomes Information from PayScale

Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$84,700
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$151,500
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$87,200
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$156,600
Percent High Job Meaning
48%
Percent STEM
25%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
93/99

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • African-American/Black Studies.
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization.
  • Asian Studies/Civilization.
  • European Studies/Civilization.
  • German Studies.
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
  • Latin American Studies.
  • Women's Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
  • Molecular Biology.
  • Neuroscience.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer Science.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education, Other.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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06 ENGINEERING.
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Chemical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Science.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Child Development.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Russian Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
  • History, Other.
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11 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Legal Studies, General.
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12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
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13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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14 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Ancient Studies/Civilization.
  • Cognitive Science.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  • Science, Technology and Society.
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15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Developmental and Child Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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18 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Policy Analysis, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Brass Instruments.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Music, Other.
  • Percussion Instruments.
  • Stringed Instruments.
  • Voice and Opera.
  • Woodwind Instruments.

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