For more than 150 years, excellence, purpose, and collaboration have marked the Vanderbilt experience. With more than 65 majors, over 450 student organizations, and an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Vanderbilt fosters an innovative living and learning environment for students to explore their passions, engage in academic research with world-renowned faculty, and build lasting connections within a dynamic student community.
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Vanderbilt students explore across fields of study with leading experts, deepening their knowledge and finding new ways to tackle issues and impact the world.
majors
minors
of students double major
At the heart of the Vanderbilt experience are our five undergraduate schools.
Through Immersion Vanderbilt, you will design an immersive experience in and beyond the classroom under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
in annual research expenditures
of undergrads participate in research
study abroad in 40+ countries
Vanderbilt students live on a vibrant 340-acre campus located 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville, creating the ideal setting for an unforgettable college experience.
residential colleges for upper-division students
of students return for their sophomore year
squirrel-to-student ratio
All first-year students live in one of 10 houses on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, the center of the first-year universe. Each house is guided by a faculty head of house who lives among the students. From Move-In Day on, you'll find deep friendships, powerful ideas, and transformational faculty mentorship—all of which cultivate a true living and learning community.
Metro Nashville population
live music venues
Top Destination in the U.S. (Tripadvisor, 2026)
Join a community with the brightest minds from all backgrounds and perspectives in an environment where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered to grow. Vanderbilt gives you the resources you need to thrive—physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and professionally.
Vanderbilt's Student Care Network provides students a holistic set of health and wellness services:
Vanderbilt has over 450 opportunities to help students connect with our community, from organizations focused on service, culture, arts and religion, to groups for sports, Greek life, student government and other special interests. For a full list of organizations, browse the Anchor Link directory.
student organizations, including 140+ cultural organizations
club sports
intramural leagues and tournaments
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor), Volleyball
Division I varsity teams in the Southeastern Conference
NCAA Championships
SEC and League Titles since 2000
At Vanderbilt, we believe cost shouldn't determine whether you can attend the school of your dreams.
Through our need-based financial aid program, Opportunity Vanderbilt, we make three commitments:
Each year, Vanderbilt awards full-tuition merit-based scholarships to applicants who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise.
Households with income of less than $200K typically receive Opportunity Vanderbilt awards greater than full-tuition to also support housing, food and other expenses. Many households with income of more than $200K still receive an Opportunity Vanderbilt award.
of undergrads receive some form of financial assistance
average financial aid package for students with demonstrated financial need
million in scholarships for 2026-27 first-year students
For international students admitted for fall 2026, Vanderbilt offered need-based aid and/or merit scholarships to 89 students representing 54 countries. The range of awards offered was $16,815–$99,998 per year for four years.
Our net price calculator can be used to estimate your need-based financial aid eligibility at Vanderbilt.
The value of a Vanderbilt degree is lifelong. Vanderbilt will help prepare you for your next steps and wherever your path leads.
alumni living in 205 countries
of job-seeking graduates are employed within 6 months
of students complete at least one internship while at Vanderbilt
Undergraduate 7,516
Graduate and professional 6,377
Total 13,813
Female 52%
Male 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian American or Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 19.9%
Black/African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
International 12.3%
Multiracial (non-Hispanic) 5.6%
Not reported 6.5%
White 37.5%
ACT Middle 50% 34–35
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Middle 50% 730–760
SAT Mathematics Middle 50% 770–790
National Merit Scholars 106
Academics
Student-to-faculty ratio 8:1
Average class size 13
Undergraduate Admission (Fall 2026)
First-year applicants 54,792
Admits 2,519
Admit rate 4.6%
Campus Life
Student organizations 450+
Commodore Athletics
Varsity teams 11 women's, 6 men's
NCAA championships 9
Club sports 34
Intramural sports leagues and tournaments 20+
Financial Aid & Scholarships 2026-27
Undergraduates receiving some form of financial assistance 64%
Average financial aid package $79,177
First-Year Student Retention Rate 97%
Students Graduating in 6 Years 93%
undergraduate international students
countries represented
U.S. states represented
| Afghanistan | Honduras | Palestinian Territories |
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Panama |
| Australia | Hungary | Paraguay |
| Azerbaijan | India | Peru |
| Bahamas | Indonesia | Philippines |
| Bangladesh | Iraq | Poland |
| Barbados | Ireland | Portugal |
| Belgium | Israel | Romania |
| Bolivia | Italy | Russian Federation |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica | Rwanda |
| Brazil | Japan | Serbia, Republic of |
| Bulgaria | Jordan | Singapore |
| Burundi | Kazakhstan | Slovenia |
| Cambodia | Kenya | South Africa |
| Cameroon | Korea, Republic of | South Sudan |
| Canada | Kyrgyzstan | Spain |
| Chile | Liberia | Sri Lanka |
| China | Lithuania | Sweden |
| Colombia | Macao | Switzerland |
| Congo, The Democratic Republic of | Macedonia | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Costa Rica | Malaysia | Taiwan |
| Croatia | Maldives | Tajikistan |
| Cyprus | Malta | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| Czech Republic | Mexico | Thailand |
| Dominican Republic | Moldova, Republic of | Togo |
| Ecuador | Mongolia | Tunisia |
| Egypt | Montenegro, Republic of | Turkey |
| El Salvador | Morocco | Uganda |
| Ethiopia | Myanmar | Ukraine |
| Finland | Nepal | United Arab Emirates |
| France | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Georgia | New Zealand | Uruguay |
| Germany | Nicaragua | Uzbekistan |
| Ghana | Niger | Venezuela |
| Greece | Nigeria | Vietnam |
| Grenada | Norway | Zambia |
| Guatemala | Oman | Zimbabwe |
| Guinea-Bissau | Pakistan |
