COLLEGE PROFILE
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
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Vanderbilt, founded in 1873, is a private university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering, the Peabody College and the Blair School of Music. Its 330-acre campus is located in the University Center section of Nashville.
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| Web Site | www.vanderbilt.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 6,817 |
| Women | 3,411 (50.0%) |
| Men | 3,406 (50.0%) |
| Graduate Students | 6,019 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 14% of 28,348 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 3 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.75 |
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| SAT Math | 710-790 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 690-770 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 670-770 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 32-34 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $60,274 |
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Tuition and Fees | $42,794 |
Room and Board | $13,818 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $44,385 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $18,543 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 901 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-59 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Nashville Population | 545,524 |
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| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 86% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Commodores |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 7.9% Asian 7.9% Black/African-American 8.2% Hispanic/Latino 4.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.3% White 4.9% Unknown |
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| International Students | 5.1% from 36 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 96.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 86.5% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 47% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.77 | 4.25 | 687 | 674 | 681 | 31 |
| Low | 2.50 | 2.90 | 420 | 460 | 470 | 20 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• Vanderbilt is consistently the second largest private employer in the state of Tennessee.
• Vanderbilt's park-like campus was designated a national arboretum in 1988.
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