Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · 7,208 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$99K
In-state tuition
$71K
Out-of-state tuition
$71K
Graduation rate
93%
Acceptance rate
6%
Median debt
$13K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $94K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1549 |
| ACT composite (median) | 35.0 |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $83K |
| SAT math (median) | 780 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 730 |
| Undergraduate composition | 39% White · 9% Black · 11% Hispanic · 19% Asian |
| Official website | www.vanderbilt.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $102K | $15K |
| Mathematics. | $77K | $18K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $74K | — |
| Economics. | $73K | $14K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $70K | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $59K | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | $56K | $15K |
| Political Science and Government. | $44K | $15K |
| History. | $40K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $39K | — |
| Philosophy. | $32K | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | $32K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — TN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $44K | 71% | $18K | $63K |
| Lipscomb University | $43K | 71% | $15K | $62K |
| Southern Adventist University | $29K | 56% | $15K | $59K |
| Lee University | $25K | 62% | $21K | $48K |
| Cumberland University | $29K | 45% | $10K | $67K |
| Rhodes College | $59K | 81% | $17K | $80K |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $33K | 51% | $15K | $57K |
| The University of the South | $58K | 79% | $16K | $72K |
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