Vanderbilt University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - OustandingQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Vanderbilt University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 13,710 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1873 and is one of the 21 colleges located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Vanderbilt University.

Majors
Offered
169
Vanderbilt University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 169 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Medical, Nursing, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Vanderbilt University is excellent at 96% (well above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
96%
Good
The graduation rate at Vanderbilt University is great: 93%.

Student to faculty ratio at Vanderbilt University is very good -- 7:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $58,200 a year. The additional fees at Vanderbilt University (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,300, which comes to a total of $60,500 per year.

Read the details about Vanderbilt University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
7%
Hard
According to recent data, 46,377 applications were submitted and 3,093 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to get admitted at this school.

Vanderbilt University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Vanderbilt University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$12,700
High
Vanderbilt University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Vanderbilt University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Vanderbilt University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 6,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is very high -- around $12,700 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Vanderbilt University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Vanderbilt University seems to be a very dangerous school. This college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Vanderbilt University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Vanderbilt University
2101 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee
37240, USA
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