Vanderbilt University
tuition & fees
$67,498
graduate tuition & fees
$57,868
acceptance rate
6%
Student Population
13,575
online students
652
Number of Programs
290
Financial Aid Amount
$58,699
SAT Scores
1,540
Graduation Rate
94%
Vanderbilt University is a Private, 4 years college located in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt ranked 14th in National Universities, 98th in World Universities, and 1st in Tennessee Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 13,575 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Vanderbilt's acceptance rate is 5.86% last year (undergraduate school).
Vanderbilt University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Vanderbilt University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240 |
| Phone | 615-322-7311 |
| WEB | www.vanderbilt.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.vanderbilt.edu/Admissions/ |
| Online Application | admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | registrar.vanderbilt.edu/va-benefits/veterans-educational-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://vucommodores.com/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.vanderbilt.edu/eoa/disability_services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Vanderbilt University is 5.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 61.23%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 5.86 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 61.23 % |
Tuition & Fees
Vanderbilt's 2025 tuition & fees is $67,498 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.55% compared to the last year's rate ($63,946).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $57,868. The graduate tuition increased by 3.10% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $67,498 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $57,868 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 13,575 students have enrolled at Vanderbilt (2024-2025). Among them, 652 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Vanderbilt has 7,221 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 6,354 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 13,575 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,221 |
| Graduate Students | 6,354 |
| Online Enrollment | 652 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Vanderbilt offers 290 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 290 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Vanderbilt
| Number of programs | 290 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
