Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in an urban area, in Nashville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 12,592 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,607 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,559 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 97%). Every year 92% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Vanderbilt University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $46,500, and fees were $1,164. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $46,500 and $1,164 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students12,592 |
Student to Faculty Ratio7:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate97% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 1 | 5 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 2 | 2 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 6 | 41 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1895 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate ACEN 01/01/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate ACEN 08/12/2013 - 06/30/2016 |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 12/01/1973 - 06/30/2016 |
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 05/23/1995 - Current |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
11%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1440 to 1570 |
ACT | 32 to 35 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,938/credit | |
In State Students | $1,938/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,938/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,910/credit | |
In State Students | $1,910/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,910/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $87,210 | $87,210 | $87,210 |
ADN | 70 | $135,660 | $135,660 | $135,660 |
BSN | 125 | $242,250 | $242,250 | $242,250 |
FNP | 50 | $95,500 | $95,500 | $95,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 70% of Vanderbilt University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 13% | $4,281 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $3,939 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $5,321 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 63% | $40,527 |
Federal Student Loans | 12% | $5,010 |
Private Loans | 2% | $22,205 |
$23,295
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$1,168 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,043 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,146 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,814 |
Over $110,000$34,694 |
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Student Population
6,885
Undergrads
5,707
Graduates
6,892
Women
5,700
Men
94%
Full-time
6%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
55% |
Non-resident alien |
11% |
Asian |
10% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.