Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, known for its strong medical and music programs.
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Tuition
$63,946
Acceptance
6.28%
Students
13,447
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$63,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,946
Avg On-Campus Living
$21,054
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 6.5×Graduates earn about 6.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
93%
Freshman Retention
96%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
6.28%
SAT range
1510 - 1560
ACT range
34 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
13,447
Undergrads
7,143
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
500
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
146
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.36
Property Rate / 1,000
4.86
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Nashville
Violent Rate / 100k
832
Property Rate / 100k
3,327
Location
Institution does not report this
Nashville, TN 37235
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