Vanderbilt University is a highly selective private research university in Nashville known for small‑class, liberal‑arts–style teaching, strong career outcomes, and a tight‑knit “Commodore” community. Students often rave about the beautiful campus, the engaged professors, the strong internship and study‑abroad networks, and the balance of a smaller‑school feel with big‑city Nashville access.
Common Majors
economics, neuroscience, psychology, political science, business, mechanical engineering
“The way Ice‑Cream Crisis can feel like the entire campus crammed into one spot, how the library lights stay on late during finals, that some classes move so fast they blur together, and that the small size somehow still makes it easy to feel both known and anonymous at the same time.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$65,008
Conference
Southeastern Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.