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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 8:1
Full-Time Student Population 11,697
Part-Time Student Population 819
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 901
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 288
Total FT Faculty 3,182
Faculty with Terminal Degree 97%
Average Faculty Salary $101,453
Full-Time Retention Rate 96%
Graduation Rate 89%
Programs/Majors Offered 129
Average Course Load 5 classes (15 hours)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 68%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 26%
  • 50 or More Students: 6%

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It goes without saying that an institution like Vanderbilt will boast a tremendous faculty, since teachers are truly at the heart of any high level university. What makes Vanderbilt so special is the interaction between faculty and students, a criterion where Vandy is an anomaly (in the absolute best sense of the word).

As a research university, the offerings are unlimited, and between all the departments and post-graduate schools, there is ample opportunity for a student to fully explore any discipline he or she so chooses. Combine this with a reasonably small student body and a fabulous student-to-teacher ratio, and you have a learning environment in which undergrads are treated like upper-division students from the moment they step on Vandy’s campus their freshman year.

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Academics at Vanderbilt University

jdores10

'15

Economics and Econometrics

4.6
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Good Professors Challenging Classes

For econ especially, you get challenging professors that definitely help you understand the topic and are helpful during office hours

Jan 02, 2012

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Academics at Vanderbilt University

crodriguez7

'14

Political Science and Government

5.0
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Legit Program

Vanderbilt's political science department is one of the best in the nation. Obviously Vanderbilt is only for the intellectually competent, and classes are hard but interesting. Poli-Sci courses generally require a lot of reading, but grades are based on only a few big assignments per semester.

Nov 30, 2011

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Academics at Vanderbilt University

lewells

'14

Communications

3.8
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Academics at Vanderbilt

The majority of students do Arts and Sciences however the other schools, Peabody, Engineering, and Blair Music are very good. The courses are very rigorous and sometimes demanding but we have some of the most qualified professors. The ones I had will almost always be available to help and going to class is worth it.

Jul 31, 2011

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 6 or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Blair School of Music
  • College of Arts and Science
  • Peabody College of Education and Human Development
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Nursing
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 3%
  • Law: 2%
  • Social Science Research Methods: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Baseball Glove Lounge
  • Biomedical Library
  • Branscomb Study Lounge
  • Commons Center
  • Peabody Library
  • The Pub
  • Sarratt Student Center
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Vanderbilt takes pride in its honest grades; you won’t find runaway grade inflation here. Unlike the 92% of Harvard grads that graduated with honors, if you graduate from Vandy with honors, it will be a significant distinction.

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