by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Vanderbilt will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Vanderbilt this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 6,861 undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University is 1,423 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 7 to 1 which places Vanderbilt University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Vanderbilt University , there are 7 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (84.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Vanderbilt University compares to the national average
Vanderbilt University offers 76 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 50 majors within 19 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Vanderbilt University awarded 2,261 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 257 | 257 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other) | 0 | 232 | 232 |
| General Social Sciences | 0 | 227 | 227 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 147 | 147 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 121 | 121 |
Find out what Vanderbilt University's top fields of study and majors are