5.9%
Acceptance Rate
$67,498
Avg Cost (In-State)
$67,498
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
93.1%
Graduation Rate
7,208
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I and II: January 1)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
3
Application Fee
$50
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay plus Vanderbilt-specific supplemental essays
Note: School Report and counselor recommendation required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$73,909
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$91,565
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | $84,311 | $140,337 | 112 |
| Social Sciences, General. | $61,389 | $103,229 | 98 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $37,276 | $86,559 | 84 |
| Political Science and Government. | $46,843 | $102,789 | 57 |
| Computer Science. | $122,244 | $160,021 | 56 |
| Mathematics. | $103,812 | $141,171 | 44 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $25,830 | $59,575 | 43 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $34,633 | $60,439 | 33 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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