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

Contact Mr. John O. Gaines
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-936-2811
Fax: 615-343-8326

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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%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

20,136

Males Applied

1,360

Males Accepted

7%

Acceptance Rate

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
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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

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