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Vanderbilt University Business Programs

Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, TN. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Vanderbilt University?

Get in touch with Vanderbilt University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2101 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240
Phone:	6153227311
Website:	www.vanderbilt.edu/
Admissions:	www.vanderbilt.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Vanderbilt University?

You can apply to Vanderbilt University online at: admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply/

Vanderbilt University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Vanderbilt University

These are the things Vanderbilt University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Vanderbilt University?

Vanderbilt University has an acceptance rate of 6%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 61% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Vanderbilt University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 730 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1500 to 1570. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Vanderbilt University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Vanderbilt University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	20,851	1,238	6%
Women	24,553	1,424	6%

Can I Afford Vanderbilt University?

The average net price after aid at Vanderbilt University is $19,040. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$65,008
In-State Fees	$2,490
Out-of-State Tuition	$65,008
Out-of-State Fees	$2,490
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$67,498
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$67,498

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Vanderbilt University receive some form of financial aid (1,619 students).

Approximately 68% of students at Vanderbilt University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $58,699 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,552.

Student Loan Debt

10% of Vanderbilt University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,117 per year.

Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,409 students enrolled at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,143 undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Vanderbilt University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,321
Black or African American	657
Hispanic	814
White	2,785
American Indian/Alaska Native	28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	21
Two or More Races	407
Non-Resident	800

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	208
California	145
New York	132
Texas	119
Florida	90

Additionally, approximately 11.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Vanderbilt University Graduate Student Diversity

6,304 of Vanderbilt University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Vanderbilt University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Vanderbilt University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	523
Black or African American	485
Hispanic	510
White	3,416
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Two or More Races	226
Non-Resident	1,021

Online Learning at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

158 undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 508 students took at least one online class and 652 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Vanderbilt University

Below are the business programs are offered at Vanderbilt University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	127	139	266
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	—	119	—	119
Accounting and Related Services	—	42	—	42
Human Resources Management and Services	—	32	—	32
Marketing	—	11	—	11
Finance and Financial Management Services	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Vanderbilt University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.