Vanderbilt University
Founded 1873
President Daniel Diermeier (Chancellor)
Fees USD 60,348
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
Vanderbilt University is a private research university founded in 1873 in Nashville, Tennessee. Consistently ranked among the top 15 universities in the United States, Vanderbilt enrolls 13,000 students on one of the most beautiful campuses in America — a registered arboretum with 300+ species of trees. Vanderbilt is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is the only private research university in the SEC.
Schools
- Peabody College of Education — #1 education school in the United States for multiple consecutive years
- Owen Graduate School of Management — Top-25 MBA; exceptional healthcare and music industry connections in Nashville
- School of Law — Top-15 US law school; strong health law and constitutional law
- School of Medicine — Top-15 US medical school; Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- School of Engineering — Top-30 engineering; biomedical and electrical engineering
- Divinity School — Top theological school; social justice and ethics tradition
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~7% | Tuition: ~$60,348 | Meets 100% of need
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 1