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Vanderbilt's elegant Tennessee campus is widely recognized as one of the nation's most beautiful. Home to forests containing scores of species of trees, it has been designated a national arboretum. Although fewer than half of Vanderbilt's students are from the South, alumni like Al Gore, Lamar Alexander, and Rosanne Cash make up a who's who of Southern politics and culture. The university has a world-class medical school, and its pre-med undergrads receive advising, research opportunities, and other assistance, leading to a 69% medical school acceptance rate. Vanderbilt's liberal arts, humanities, and education programs are also strong. The average graduate at Vanderbilt earns about $62,600 annually within five years, according to PayScale. The Division I Commodores sports teams also stand out: The men's baseball squad won the national championship in 2019, and the women's tennis team won a title in 2015. The football team often gets bowl invitations, playing in 2018 at the Texas Bowl (it lost). Fraternities and sororities play a significant part of the social life on campus at Vandy, and many students take advantage of Nashville's vibrant music scene. The school also has over 500 organizations, including clubs for training in kung fu and a cohort for students who are gluten-free.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: Vanderbilt has changed its academic calendar for the fall 2020 semester, wrapping up in-person classes by Thanksgiving and administering finals remotely. It's also de-densifying its residence halls and making daily symptoms checks mandatory for everyone.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$71,900
% of students who get any grants
67%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$24,600
Average price for low-income students
$4,100
admissions
Acceptance rate
10%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1510/34
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
6,840
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
99%
% of need met
100%
% of students who get merit* grants
10%
Average merit grant
$24,220
student success
Graduation rate
94%
Average time to a degree
4.1 years
Average student debt
$15,000
Average salary within 5 years
$62,600
% earning more than $28,000
89%
key deadlines
Early decision application
Nov 1
Regular application
Jan 1
coronavirus update
FALL 2020 PLAN: Vanderbilt has changed its academic calendar for the fall 2020 semester, wrapping up in-person classes by Thanksgiving and administering finals remotely. It's also de-densifying its residence halls and making daily symptoms checks mandatory for everyone.
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