Vanderbilt University campus image
Private university

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
QS ranking
200
Acceptance rate
9%
Tuition fee
USD52,780/ year

Study background

University introduction

Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Social Science, Liberal Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 13,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
91%
9%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    Vietnam

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

7 : 1
7 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

7 : 1
7 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.3 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 6.9 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,700

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Economics

  2. 2.

    Social Science

  3. 3.

    Liberal Arts

  4. 4.

    Mathematics

  5. 5.

    Computer Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

330acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

19

Health support

In this university

437 : 1
437 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

437 : 1
437 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

16

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

9

Number of dormitories

32

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
11,540
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
61 - 68%
Temperature
-1°
17°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
60 - 68%
Temperature
9°
30°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 68%
Temperature
17°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
66 - 70%
Temperature
0°
22°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Nashville International Airport

Distance between airport and university

17 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 4 - 8
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 25 - 30

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

201 - 250

Score

38.3

Staff in career centre

In this university

382 : 1
382 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

382 : 1
382 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

72

Average numbers of services

11