Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
6.28%
SAT Average
1,550
ACT Range
34-35
Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 6.28%. This means approximately 63 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 7,143 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
6.28%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $63,946 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,946 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $84,412 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,040 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.51% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 10.50% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Vanderbilt University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$63,946
Room and board
$21,054
Books and supplies
$1,194
Other expenses
$3,396
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$84,412
Average net price
$19,040
Average aid coverage
77%
$65,372 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Vanderbilt University pays approximately $19,040 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Vanderbilt University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Vanderbilt University net price
$19,040
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Vanderbilt University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $63,946 and average net price at $19,040. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$63,946
Current net price
$19,040
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
92.69%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$91,565
Undergraduates
7,143
10-Year Median Earnings - Vanderbilt University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Vanderbilt University graduates earn about 2.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Vanderbilt University?
Undergraduates
7,143
Completion rate
92.69%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.51%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
10.50%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.51% of Vanderbilt University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 10.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Vanderbilt University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Vanderbilt University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Vanderbilt University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Vanderbilt University is listed at 2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Vanderbilt University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
| Jersey College - Cleveland | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,087 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Nashville schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate?
Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 6.28%.
How much is Vanderbilt University tuition?
Vanderbilt University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $63,946.
What is Vanderbilt University's average net price?
Vanderbilt University's average net price in the local dataset is $19,040.
What does Vanderbilt University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $5,797 for Vanderbilt University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Vanderbilt University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $91,565 for Vanderbilt University.
Is Vanderbilt University accredited?
Vanderbilt University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Vanderbilt University?
The local dataset lists 7,143 undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University.
What percentage of Vanderbilt University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Vanderbilt University in the local dataset is 18.51%.
What is the federal loan rate at Vanderbilt University?
The federal loan rate for Vanderbilt University in the local dataset is 10.50%.
Where should I verify Vanderbilt University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Vanderbilt University or the latest official federal education data.