An elite Southern university combining rigorous academics, stellar pre-med and education schools, SEC sports, and vibrant Nashville culture.
- Admit rate
- 5.6%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1490–1570
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $25,000
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.92
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1490 and 1570.
Popular majors
- Peabody Education & Human Org.Social Sciences & LawStandout program
- Economics & Financial MarketsBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Biomedical Engineering & Pre-MedBiology, Health & Pre-MedWell regarded
- Computer ScienceComputer Science & AI
- Music Performance (Blair)Arts, Design & MediaWell regarded
Highlights
- Opportunity Vanderbilt: 100% need met without loans
- Happiest students in the nation ranking
- Set in vibrant Music City (Nashville)
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