Vanderbilt University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Vanderbilt University Rankings
Affordability58
Selectivity97
Retention94
Graduation91
Earnings77
Diversity88
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Vanderbilt University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education4%
Engineering16%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences32%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Vanderbilt University
10%
Admission Rate
775
Median SAT Math
730
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)750–800
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)700–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)33–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Vanderbilt University
$50K
In-State Tuition
$50K
Out-of-State Tuition
$67K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $38K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Vanderbilt University
12%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$155
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $21K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 79% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Vanderbilt University
97%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 89% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 93% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 93% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 85% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 90% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 96% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 96% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Vanderbilt University
94%
Employment Rate
$53K
Median Salary
$33K
25 Pctl Salary
$77K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $33K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $53K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $77K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $102K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $53K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $60K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $69K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Vanderbilt University
6,840
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
5,963
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Vanderbilt University, TN
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
1 miles, E
John A Gupton College
1 miles, NE
Belmont University
1 miles, SE
Meharry Medical College
1 miles, N