From record-breaking numbers of applications to bold achievements in athletics, Vanderbilt is shaping the future with distinction.
Nearly 50,000 applicants, a 5 percent acceptance rate and groundbreaking programs like the new College of Connected Computing.
With powerhouse teams and a commitment to student-athlete success, Vanderbilt is competing—and winning—on every level.
As ESPN’s College GameDay broadcasts live from Wyatt Lawn for the first time in 17 years ahead of our matchup with No. 16 Missouri, the spotlight shines on a university defying expectations—from Diego Pavia’s Heisman-buzz season to a bold vision that’s redefining what it means to lead, learn and win—at Vanderbilt and beyond.
Opportunity Vanderbilt is the university’s nationally renowned financial aid program that replaces student loans with grants and scholarships.
Vanderbilt offers advanced degrees in medicine, engineering, social sciences, humanities, religion, education, law, nursing, business, and more.
Experience Vanderbilt is a student-led initiative that provides undergraduate students with funding for extracurricular activities that have fees.
The Wellbeing and Belonging team engages employees through innovative programs that maximize health and happiness.
In addition to offering an energetic community that celebrates learning and diversity, Vanderbilt provides employees with comprehensive benefits.
On the day you were accepted to Vanderbilt you began a lifelong relationship with the university. Vanderbilt was committed to your success as a student then. It is equally committed to your continued success today.
Collaborative ethos and competitive drive make Vanderbilt a top 25 private university for research and innovation by the National Science Foundation.
Benefit from financial aid that replaces student loans with grants and scholarships.
Residential colleges are a distinct, communal approach to higher education.
You’ll thrive with our 7:1 student-to-highly-dedicated-faculty ratio.
A beautiful, intimate campus in a thriving and exciting 21st century city.
98% of our on-campus residents actively engage in various campus activities, highlighting our vibrant community and dynamic campus life.
Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, that is a global hub for learning, innovation and leadership. Its 11 schools and colleges offer students more than 65 undergraduate majors, a full range of graduate and professional degrees, and faculty who are leaders in their fields. The 340-acre campus—an accredited arboretum just 1.5 miles from downtown—is home to groundbreaking interdisciplinary research, SEC athletics, and a community dedicated to free expression and civil discourse that lives by its motto, Crescere aude, dare to grow.