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12,592 Students
11% Admitted
- 12,592 full time
- 810 part time
- 5,700 men full time
- 6,892 women full time
- 31,462 applied
- 3,415 admitted
- 1,607 enrolled
6,885 Undergraduates
$48,600 Tuition/Year
- 5,835 Graduates
- 43 Non-Degree
- $48,600 in state
- $1,216 fees
- $16,910 room & board
- $1,294 books and supplies
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At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Southeast Large City |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
| School Mascot: | Commodore |
| School Colors: | Black & Gold |
Reviews in 3 Sentences
- Z from Nashville, TN
If you're not rich, it's totally a different world you will be living in. (the Vandybubble) It's annoying but the experience and education is SO worth it. WE BLEED BLACK…
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- Andi from Chagrin Falls, OH
Vanderbilt University is an outstanding private university with high-achieving students with diverse interests and involvements. Located in Nashville, TN, the school is in the perfect place for students to live…
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- Walisha from Louisville, KY
Choosing to attend Vanderbilt was, quite honestly, one of the most wise decisions I have ever made in my short, 20 year life!!! Vanderbilt offers a wide variety of opportunities…
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- C from Georgia
Vanderbilt University is an institution geared towards challenging its students academically in order to ensure a successful future. However, there are resources such as 24-hour tutoring and extensive office hours…
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- A from Vandy
It is No. 17 based on US News Best College Rankings for various aspects of what people want out of a college and graduation rate and retention performance, etc. It…
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Mission Statement
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, and 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 University
- Located in Nashville, TN
- Private not-for-profit
- 12,592 students enrolled
- 11% admitted
- $48,600 annual cost to attend
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Emily from New Jersey
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I am
a current student here
Great balance between work and play.
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- Katrinia from Grimsley, TN
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have not visited the campus
If I work hard enough, most definitely.
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- Calvin from Edmond, OK
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have visited the campus
I absolutely loved the campus. If you thrive in an academic environment, you will love being here. Beautiful campus, good sports program for a top school and a great city atmosphere.
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- Ryan from Bowling Green, KY
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I am
a current student here
I'm convinced that Vandy combines education and social life better than any school in the nation.
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- Bethany from Bakersfield, CA
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researching this school and
have not visited the campus
My friend goes here now and she loves it!
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