by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much will attending Vanderbilt cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Vanderbilt University.
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Vanderbilt University's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Vanderbilt University should not be more than $38,713.
| Veteran Sticker Price | $76,044 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $37,331 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $38,713 |
Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Vanderbilt University will not be fully covered. Vanderbilt University charges $54,158 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.
| Veteran Tuition And Fees | $54,158 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $20,235 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $33,923 |
| *Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. | |
If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award. While Vanderbilt University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, it places some limitations on the awards it grants, so your participation in this program is not guaranteed.
Vanderbilt University awarded a total of $670,360 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 86 veterans for an average award of $7,795 ($15,590 after government matching).
The following table may show you how likely you are to have outstanding tuition costs covered by the Yellow Ribbon Program at Vanderbilt University. Remember, contributions from the college will be matched by the VA.
| Degree Level | Division or School | Max Number of Students | Max Contribution (after matching) | Tuition After Max Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| All | Divinity School | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| All | Engineering School | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| All | Law School | unlimited | $20,000 | $13,923 |
| All | Nursing School | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| All | Peabody College | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| All | School of Medicine | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| Graduate | All | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
| Graduate | Owen Graduate School of Management | unlimited | $20,000 | $13,923 |
| Doctoral | All | unlimited | $12,000 | $21,923 |
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $2,199, Vanderbilt University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
| Below Cap for State Residents? | $2,199 per credit |  |
| Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $2,199 per credit | |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Vanderbilt University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,596. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $20,692 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $16,096 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $4,596 |
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Vanderbilt University estimates your expenses to be ($1,194).
| Supplies Expenses | $1,194 |
| Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
| Total Out Of Pocket | $194 |