by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,057 undergraduates in 2020, Vanderbilt is a large, private university located in Nashville, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Vanderbilt offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Vanderbilt can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Vanderbilt Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 15.0% of the student population at Vanderbilt. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Vanderbilt Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Vanderbilt does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Vanderbilt Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Vanderbilt for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Vanderbilt does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Vanderbilt not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Vanderbilt has a comparatively large, student body. There were 7,057 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,983 (99.0%). Part-time attendance was 74 (1.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,983 | 74 | 7,057 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Vanderbilt receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Vanderbilt #12 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Vanderbilt by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Vanderbilt Diversity Guide.
Vanderbilt has a total of 351 student athletes, 195 men and 156 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $55,836,373 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $55,836,373 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Vanderbilt University Athletics