Nashville, TN
10%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,415 |
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| Declined | + 28,047 |
| Total Received | 31,462 |
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| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
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| SAT | 1871 |
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| ACT | 4036 |
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Vanderbilt University, founded in 1873, is a private university. Its 330-acre campus is located only 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 12,592 |
| Established in | 1873 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
333-acre, urban campus in Nashville (population: 684,410). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Vanderbilt University
2201 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37240
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
10%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,415 |
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| Declined | + 28,047 |
| Total Received | 31,462 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
John Gaines
Director of Admissions
P: 800 288-0432
F: 615 343-7765
admissions@vanderbilt.edu
| Tuition | $46,500 |
| Room | $10,212 |
| Board | $5,372 |
| Additional fees | $1,164 |
| Books & supplies | $1,294 |
| Total | $64,542 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $49,242 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $15,300 |
100%
$49,242
Need-based
| Federal | $5,471,903 |
| State | $2,207,471 |
| Institutional | $146,497,366 |
| Other external | $2,022,423 |
| Total | $156,199,163 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,957,209 |
| State | $749,728 |
| Institutional | $18,432,391 |
| Other external | $1,306,940 |
| Total | $22,446,268 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 48 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Malaysia South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
John Gaines
Director of Admissions
800 288-0432
admissons@vanderbilt.edu
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