Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN • private • CSS Profile • I | SEC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 7,285 • Total: 14,360

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN
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Website

vanderbilt.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,492 (47.9%) • Female: 3,793 (52.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,348	18.5%
Black/African American	770	10.6%
Hispanic/Latino	861	11.8%
White	2,824	38.8%
Two or More Races	426	5.8%
International	741	10.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

6.3%

2,844 admitted from 45,313 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 740-770
Math: 770-790
Total: 1510-1560

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

34-35

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

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Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/01/2026
RD:	01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

92.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

87.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

96.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

5.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$88,256

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $65,008

Room & Board

$22,054

Books & Supplies

$1,194

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$3,414
$30,001-48,000	$1,876
$48,001-75,000	$4,498
$75,001-110,000	$12,153
$110,001+	$45,145

Students Receiving Pell Grants

66%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$26,689

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

SEC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football (FBS) Golf Tennis

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Bowling Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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Out-of-State Min GPA

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Out-of-State Award Range

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Extraction Confidence

85%

Additional Notes

Opportunity Vanderbilt provides a full-tuition scholarship for all households with income of $150K or less, and many households with income over $150K may still receive an Opportunity Vanderbilt Award.

Common questions about Vanderbilt University

What is Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate?

Vanderbilt University accepts 6% of applicants, from 45,313 applications.

How much does Vanderbilt University cost?

Tuition and fees are $65,008. Families earning under $30,000 pay $3,414 on average after aid.

Does Vanderbilt University require SAT or ACT scores?

Vanderbilt University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Vanderbilt University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 34 and 35 on the ACT.

What is Vanderbilt University's graduation rate?

93% of students graduate within six years.