School Information

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Total Enrollment 12,506
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 8 : 1

Vanderbilt University

http://www.vanderbilt.edu
2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37240
(615) 322-7311

Vanderbilt University is a center for scholarly research, informed and creative teaching, and service to the community and society at large. Vanderbilt will uphold the highest standards and be a leader in the * quest for new knowledge through scholarship, * dissemination of knowledge through teaching and outreach, * creative experimentation of ideas and concepts. In pursuit of these goals, Vanderbilt values most highly * intellectual freedom that supports open inquiry, * equality, compassion, and excellence in all endeavors. Vanderbilt Home Related links * About Vanderbilt Recent News * Brain imaging predicts future reading progress in children with dyslexia * ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Vanderbilt University, 62.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $31,589), and 31% receive loans ($5,031 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,650.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Vanderbilt University is $20,446 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 19,353 people applied to Vanderbilt University. Of the applicants, 20.0% were admitted (22.0% male & 19.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (40.0% male and 43.0% female)

Of the 6,794 undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 13.0% of the 5,712 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     14.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     96.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     85.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     91.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     91.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (615) 322-2561
Admissions Office Email admissions@vanderbilt.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 2305 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.vanderbilt.edu/prospective/graduate
Admissions Website http://www.vanderbilt.edu/prospective/graduate (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.vanderbilt.edu/Admissions/applyNow.php     Click here to request free info
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Vanderbilt University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Vanderbilt University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 750
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 690
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 770
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 750
Vanderbilt University ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 30
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 34
ACT English (25th Percentile) 31
ACT English (75th Percentile) 35
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 34
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 8
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 10
 
Vanderbilt University Programs & Course Catalog
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