At a glance
Average net price
$15,846
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.5%
Admission rate
6%
Undergrad size
7,208
In-state tuition
$67,498
Out-of-state tuition
$67,498
Cost of attendance
$89,590
Median earnings (10y)
$91,565
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,549
- ACT midpoint
- 35
- Retention
- 96.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (45%), stem (31%), humanities & arts (24%).
- STEM31%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences45%
- Social sciences33.1%~2,382 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary14.7%~1,057 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering10.9%~789 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.1%~657 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~517 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~265 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.4%~245 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~148 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.0%~143 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.6%~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.5%~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal1.2%~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.1%~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.5%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 748 | $99,979 | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 547 | $56,276 | $11,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 542 | $27,160 | $12,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 537 | $72,741 | $12,424 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 403 | $101,714 | $14,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 378 | $132,293 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 308 | $76,609 | $10,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 308 | $128,494 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 288 | $89,253 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 275 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 234 | $43,927 | $12,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 232 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 215 | $21,492 | $15,796 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 213 | $28,292 | $11,209 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 203 | $57,409 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 142 | $14,373 | $14,250 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 131 | $124,176 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 127 | $126,876 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 115 | $31,190 | $13,420 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 112 | $57,580 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 112 | $31,649 | $12,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 108 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 108 | $47,195 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 106 | $58,939 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 106 | $69,605 | $14,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 106 | $40,854 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 102 | $40,458 | $15,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 100 | $26,788 | $21,500 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 97 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 96 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 95 | $63,852 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 90 | $42,640 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 84 | $108,703 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 76 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Master's | 72 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 70 | $31,717 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $15,000 |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 65 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a large institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,208 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Vanderbilt University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,846 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,498 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $89,590 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.5%, a strong completion outcome. 96.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $91,565 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Vanderbilt University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (45% of credentials), stem (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Vanderbilt University accepts 6% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,549. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 35.
Location & campus
Set in Nashville, Tennessee (city), Vanderbilt University draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Vanderbilt University
Q.How much does Vanderbilt University cost?
The average net price at Vanderbilt University is $15,846 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $89,590.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University admits 6% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Vanderbilt University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Vanderbilt University graduate earns $91,565 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Vanderbilt University?
Published tuition is $67,498 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Vanderbilt University located?
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee (ZIP 37240).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Vanderbilt University at their official website.