Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN • private • CSS Profile • DI | SEC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 7,285 • Total: 14,360
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN
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Website
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
āœ“ 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
92.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
86.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
96.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
5.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$86,068
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $61,618
Room & Board
$21,054
Books & Supplies
$3,396
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $5,797
$30,001-48,000 $4,729
$48,001-75,000 $6,211
$75,001-110,000 $14,780
$110,001+ $42,754
Students Receiving Pell Grants
66%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$26,689

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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Merit Aid Profile

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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.