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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$73,909

Acceptance Rate

6%

Graduation Rate

93%

Annual Tuition

$63,946

At a Glance

Total Students

7,143

Retention Rate

96%

Faculty Ratio

7

Financial Aid

11%

Median Debt

$14,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Vanderbilt University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 7,143. The university has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 6.3%. Vanderbilt has a high graduation rate of 92.7% and a strong retention rate of 96.4%. The annual in-state tuition is $63,946.

Graduates of Vanderbilt University experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $68,884. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $73,909, and after ten years, median earnings reach $91,565. The median debt for graduates is $14,000, and 10.5% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$69k

1 YEAR

$74k

5 YEARS

$92k

10 YEARS

Top 6% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Vanderbilt University alumni earn a median salary of $68,884. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $73,909. Ten years after graduation, the median salary for alumni reaches $91,565. The median debt for Vanderbilt graduates is $14,000.

Vanderbilt University has a high retention rate of 96.4% and a graduation rate of 92.7%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 6.3%. The in-state tuition is $63,946, and 10.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN 37240

Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vanderbilt University has an acceptance rate of 6.3%.