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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
4.5Exceptional
6%
Highly Selective
93%
Graduation
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 7,143 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Vanderbilt University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 6% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 93% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $91,565 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,040 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
6%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
93%
Enrollment
7,143
Total students
Median Earnings
$91,565
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$63,946
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,946
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,040
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1500–1560
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1500
Median
1530
75th
1560
4001600
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
780
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
35
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$63,946/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,040/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$76,160
10-Year Earnings
$915,650
ROI Multiple
12.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Vanderbilt University
Student Outcomes
93%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$92k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,143
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students