Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university founded in 1873. The institution is recognized for research output, strong programs across multiple disciplines, and a residential undergraduate experience.

Vanderbilt operates a unified campus in Nashville and includes undergraduate and graduate programs across arts and sciences, engineering, education, business, law, medicine, nursing, and divinity.

Primary Campus: Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across multiple schools and colleges.

• Arts and Sciences
• Engineering
• Blair School of Music
• Peabody College (Education and Human Development)
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Divinity
• Owen Graduate School of Management

For complete program listings, visit the official academics page.

Admissions requirements vary by school and program level. Undergraduate admissions are competitive and holistic.

Official Admissions Portal: admissions.vanderbilt.edu

For guidance on admissions processes and visa requirements, see the Admissions & Visa Guide.

Tuition varies by school and program. Current tuition and fee schedules are published on the official website.

Official Tuition Information: Vanderbilt Tuition Page

For cost planning resources, visit Cost of Studying in Tennessee.

Vanderbilt offers need-based financial aid for undergraduate students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Graduate funding varies by program and may include assistantships, fellowships, and loans.

Financial Aid Office: vanderbilt.edu/financialaid

Additional scholarship information: Scholarships in Tennessee

Vanderbilt enrolls international students across all programs. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides support for visa processing, orientation, and compliance.

International Services: vanderbilt.edu/isss

Accrediting Body: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

www.vanderbilt.edu

• Vanderbilt University Official Website
• Vanderbilt Admissions
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges