Vanderbilt University - Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

There are two large contributing factors as to why the great majority of Vanderbilt students live on campus all four years. One is that the on-campus accommodations are pretty good. The second is that it is almost impossible to get off-campus permission. In fact, students are not even eligible for off-campus status until their senior year, and by that time, you’re pretty much institutionalized to the dorms.

If you do decide that you want to live off campus, there is a wealth of places to live within a short walk or drive from campus. On average, these places are much larger, have more amenities, and are much nicer. At the same time, they are a lot less expensive. The quality of what is available is in the "A" range, but Vanderbilt’s ability to accommodate students who want to live off campus is in the "D" range.
 

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Very few of the off campus options... Very few of the off campus options end up costing more than what Vanderbilt charges for housing. Plus, if you’re on financial aid, like me, then Vandy gives you a credit for the amount of what it would cost you to live on campus. Since my place is less expensive, the school is pretty much paying me a couple hundred dollars a month to live off-campus. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I know a lot of people off campus... I know a lot of people off campus because the school is admitting more and more people they can’t house. All the people I know love living off-campus, and the places are close and very nice. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I strongly believe that on-campus... I strongly believe that on-campus housing is the best thing for all four years. Campus life is so much fun that I want to be around it as long as I can. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

There are a lot of places a short... There are a lot of places a short drive away and a few within walking distance, but it’s hard to get permission to leave campus. They are expensive, too. If you want to find cheaper housing, you have to have a car. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

They’re usually pretty tight with... They’re usually pretty tight with the off-campus authorization permits, but if you whine enough, they’ll give you one. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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