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Vanderbilt at a Glance

Location:
Nashville, TN
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$38,578
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,578
Room & Board:
$13,058
Average Financial Aid:
$37,553
Full-Time Undergrads:
6,738
Part-Time Undergrads:
56
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.vanderbilt.edu
Admissions Website:
www.vanderbilt.edu/Admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid
Application Deadline:
January 3
Acceptance Rate:
18 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2020–2280
Average ACT Scores:
30–34

Best Things

Worst Things

  • Upperclassmen housing
  • Traffic and parking
  • Lack of diversity (economic, racial, and social)
  • Domination of Greek life
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Health Care
  • Engineering
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Any student beginning a college career will pass through the phase of questioning his or her decision. For Vanderbilt students, this phase is a short one. The beauty and excitement of campus quickly pushes away any negative thoughts. Southern hospitality is alive and strong around Vanderbilt, and for those out-of-towners, it’s usually a welcome surprise. Taking the time to meet new people, whether they are Southern natives or people from across the country, will make the transition from high school to college a lot smoother. Finding your niche at any college is the most important thing to having a successful four years. Vanderbilt is big enough to accommodate almost anyone’s desires and small enough to make this campus feel like home for the years you spend here. 

While Vanderbilt has a lot of positive qualities, it isn’t the best choice for everyone. Choosing Vanderbilt means choosing to be in a situation where name-brand clothes and high-end cars have a certain amount of importance. Most students come from white upper-class families, and while they may not all fit the stereotype of wealthy snobs, money is in abundance for most on campus. More than anything, however, choosing Vanderbilt means choosing an extremely difficult and intense academic institution. You will pull your share of all-nighters, sit through any number of obvious “weed-out courses,” stress out over harsh grading curve, and panic when professors refuse to move deadlines despite countless other exams and papers. But thankfully, Vanderbilt embodies a work-hard, play-hard lifestyle. The second you make it through the more hellacious periods of school, there will be countless opportunities to throw all cares aside and enjoy your time at Vanderbilt.

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Campus Strictness at Vanderbilt University

manthabat

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

4.6
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Campus (Lack of)Strictness

The campus police are not very strict at all. Underage students go to the hospital for alcohol poisoning and get a slap on the wrist. The cops see drunken kids stumbling over campus all the time, the only time they normally intervene is if they think the person is drunk to the point of harming themselves. They're there to help not to punish.

Feb 06, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Vanderbilt University

manthabat

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

4.2
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Off Campus Dining

Off campus dining is awesome. There's a lot of chain restaurants within walking distance of campus and a decent amount of local ones as well. Many of them participate in Taste of Nashville and can be paid for on the Commodore Card.

Feb 06, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Vanderbilt University

jdores10

'15

Economics and Econometrics

4.2
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Lenient Cops but Punishments Can Be Bad

Cops are never there to try to bust you but if you go to the hospital or something, you could get in some trouble.

Jan 02, 2012

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