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Overview
Vanderbilt University is a University institution located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2305 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
United States
Nashville, TN 37203
United States
Contact
Mr. John O. Gaines
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-936-2811
Fax: 615-343-8326
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-936-2811
Fax: 615-343-8326
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
African-american/black Studies | ||
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
Asian Studies/civilization | ||
European Studies/civilization | ||
German Studies | ||
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies | ||
Latin American Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology | ||
Molecular Biology | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Early Childhood Education And Teaching | ||
Education, General | ||
Education, Other | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
Foreign Language Teacher Education | ||
Music Teacher Education | ||
Secondary Education And Teaching | ||
Special Education And Teaching, General | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | ||
Chemical Engineering | ||
Civil Engineering, General | ||
Computer Engineering, General | ||
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | ||
Engineering Science | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Child Development | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
History, Other | ||
Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Studies/civilization | ||
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology | ||
Cognitive Science, General | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Science, Technology And Society | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Developmental And Child Psychology | ||
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Policy Analysis, General | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Brass Instruments | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Keyboard Instruments | ||
Music Theory And Composition | ||
Music, General | ||
Music, Other | ||
Percussion Instruments | ||
Stringed Instruments | ||
Voice And Opera | ||
Woodwind Instruments |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45,313
Applied
2,844
Accepted
7,152
Enrolled
Female Admissions
25,177
Females Applied
1,484
Females Accepted
6%
Male Admissions
20,136
Males Applied
1,360
Males Accepted
7%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.9
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | 3 letters of recommendation (2 from teachers in core subject areas and 1 from counselor) |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 740 | 770 | ||
SAT Math | 770 | 790 | ||
ACT Composite | 34 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
65,008
Private
Fees
2,490
Full-time student fees
22,054
Room & board
14,124
Room only
Financial Aid
71,283
Avg. Financial Aid Package
74,123
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
78,582
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,818
Avg. Loan Aid
30,039
Avg. Grant Aid
68,916
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,152
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
89%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 11.96% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 10.43% |
White or Caucasian | 38.88% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.45% |
Asian | 18.56% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.31% |
Two or more races | 5.88% |
Other | 3.51% |
Gender
Male (47.71%)
Female (52.29%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 81% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Rites of Spring and Great Performances
Rites of Spring and Great Performances
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | Division 1 | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | No |
Softball | No | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | No | No |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | No |
Sailing | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
1,316
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,023
Part-time - 293
Male - 716
Female - 600
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