Vanderbilt University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$61,618

6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,689

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

6.28%

45,313 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,456

94.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

92.7%

1,483 Graduates

About

Vanderbilt University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Vanderbilt University were General Social Sciences (302 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (286 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (263 degrees).

In 2023, 5,493 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vanderbilt University. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,903 degrees), 5.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (575 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt University is $61,618, which is $30,615 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Vanderbilt University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,286 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt University is $61,618, which is $30,615 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,689.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending Vanderbilt University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$61,618

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Vanderbilt University was $61,618. The cost of tuition at Vanderbilt University is $30,615 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vanderbilt University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,689

2023 Value

4.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Vanderbilt University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,689. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Vanderbilt University grew by 4.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vanderbilt University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,862

Room and Board

$1,194

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vanderbilt University was of $19,862 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.09% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,194. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vanderbilt University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vanderbilt University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Vanderbilt University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1286 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Vanderbilt University received 45,313 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.29% annual growth. Out of those 45,313 applicants, 2,844 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 6.28% acceptance rate.

There were 13,456 students enrolled at Vanderbilt University in 2023. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Vanderbilt University has an overall enrollment yield of 57%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

6.28%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,844

Accepted Out of 45,313

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Vanderbilt University was 6.28% (2,844 admissions from 45,313 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 6.67%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.29%, while admissions declined by 8.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Vanderbilt University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2023)

406

Scores Submitted (2023)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Vanderbilt University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Vanderbilt University had a total enrollment of 13,456 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Vanderbilt University is 12,711 students and the part-time enrollment is 745. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Vanderbilt University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vanderbilt University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.5% White, 13.4% Asian, 9.93% Hispanic or Latino, 9.31% Black or African American, 4.85% Two or More Races, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Vanderbilt University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.9%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Asian Female (9.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vanderbilt University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,456 students. The full-time enrollment at Vanderbilt University is 12,711 and the part-time enrollment is 745. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Vanderbilt University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vanderbilt University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Vanderbilt University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vanderbilt University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,256 enrolled students
Asian
1,799 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,336 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vanderbilt University is 46.5% White, 13.4% Asian, 9.93% Hispanic or Latino, 9.31% Black or African American, 4.85% Two or More Races, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.201% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 357 students (2.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 769 more women than men received degrees from Vanderbilt University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vanderbilt University is white (2,903 degrees awarded). There were 5.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (575 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Vanderbilt University is General Social Sciences (302 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (286 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (263 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vanderbilt University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (311 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (843 degrees), and Legal (264 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanderbilt University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (347,473 people), Other managers (292,163 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (173,136 people), Postsecondary teachers (153,090 people), and Chief executives & legislators (134,776 people).

The most specialized majors at Vanderbilt University in 2023 are Math & Statistics (311 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (843 degrees), Legal (264 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (404 degrees), and Theology (82 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanderbilt University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Vanderbilt University are Math & Statistics (311 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (843 degrees), Legal (264 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (404 degrees), and Theology (82 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanderbilt University are Elementary & secondary schools (497,273 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (354,232 people), Legal services (295,419 people), Computer Systems Design (268,460 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (220,231 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vanderbilt University.

Most Common (2023)

General Social Sciences
302 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
286 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
263 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Vanderbilt University was General Social Sciences with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Vanderbilt University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,362

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,362 degrees were awarded to men at Vanderbilt University, which is 0.754 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,131).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vanderbilt University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Vanderbilt University in Computer Science, which is 2.66 times more than the 77 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 199 degrees were awarded to men at Vanderbilt University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 2.43 times more than the 82 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 89% of students graduating from Vanderbilt University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Vanderbilt University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.19% of graduates (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,903 degrees awarded
Asian
575 degrees awarded
Black or African American
448 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vanderbilt University is white (2,903 degrees awarded). There were 5.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (575 degrees).

2.68% of degree recipients (147 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,684 degrees awarded
White Male
1,219 degrees awarded
Asian Female
306 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vanderbilt University is white female (1,684 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,219 degrees).

Operations

Vanderbilt University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.68B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −157M (−1.62%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Vanderbilt University had a total salary expenditure of 1.62B. Vanderbilt University employs 436 Professors, 316 Assistant professors and 240 Associate professors. Most academics at Vanderbilt University are Male Professor (292), Female Assistant professor (202), and Female Professor (144).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vanderbilt University are: Management, with 798 employees, Service, with 786 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 506 employees.

Endowment

$9.68B

2023 Endowment

5.11%

decline from 2022

Vanderbilt University has an endowment valued at about $9.68B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Vanderbilt University declined 5.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.25B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vanderbilt University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$265M - Federal
$6.78M - State
$4M - Local

As of 2023, Vanderbilt University received $265M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.78M from state grants and contracts, and $4M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$699M

2023 Salaries

8.63%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Vanderbilt University paid a median of $699M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.62B) and a 8.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.94% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$183M

Instructional Salaries

1,251

Number of Employees

In 2023, Vanderbilt University paid a total of $183M to 1,251 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

436 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

798 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vanderbilt University were Professor with 436 employees, Assistant professor with 316 employees, and Associate professor with 240 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vanderbilt University were Management with 798 employees, Service with 786 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 506 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vanderbilt University was Male Professor with 292 employees, Female Assistant professor with 202 employees, and Female Professor with 144 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vanderbilt University.

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